23/10/2022
OVEN BAKED POTATO CAKES
800 g potatoes, peeled and rinsed
2 eggs
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
salt and fresh cracked pepper
1 cup pancetta (or ham, baconā¦), diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs or Panko
Method
Cook potatoes in plenty of salted water until cooked through. Meanwhile gently fry onion until translucent and set aside.
In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and combine with the eggs, pancetta, onions, butter and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the texture with a bit of milk if necessary.
Preheat your oven to 190Ā°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On the baking sheet, using a ring mold, sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs, then scoop potato mixture to shape the cakesāabout 1Ā½ inch thick. Press down slightly with the back of a spatula and finish with another thin layer of breadcrumbs. Remove the ring mold and repeat the process.
Bake in the oven at 190Ā°C for 10 minutes, or until golden, and serve the baked potato cakes warm, with a sprinkle of grated parmesan on top. Enjoy!
Credit: eatwell101
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