Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups mashed potato (, cold)
  • 1 large egg or 2 small eggs
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup grated melting cheese
  • 8 oz / 250g bacon (, diced)
  • 1/2 cup scallions/shallots (, thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs OR 3/4 cup plain flour
  • 4 to 6 tbsp oil ((any cooking oil))
  • Pepper

Instruction

  • Mix together the Potato Cake ingredients in a bowl until just combined.
  • Spread the panko or flour out on a large plate or baking tray (to fit 6 patties).
  • Measure out 1/4 cup level amount of potato mixture OR a slightly heaped ice cream scooper (this is what I use because using the lever, it pops out easily) and drop onto panko/flour. Repeat to fill plate / baking tray (don't crowd, difficult to handle).
  • Use an egg flip (or base of cup) to pat it down to 1.5cm/2/3" thick patties, then flip and pat to coat the other side with panko/flour. Set aside and repeat with remaining potato mixture.
  • Heat 1/2 the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook 6 patties at a time until golden brown on each side - around 2 minutes, then flip and cook the other side.
  • Remove onto a paper towel lined baking tray. Cook remaining patties.
  • Serve hot!