Cheese and Onion Potato Cakes. It may still be hot here in France in September, but I can't help but think about the seasons changing and the type of dishes I'll be cooking. All too soon we will be tucked up and eating inside in front of the log burner, rather than trying to find a shady spot on the deck to eat a salad! This is one of those dishes that can be made in a few minutes and will go perfectly with a hearty beef dish from the slow cooker. And the best bit? It's made from leftover potato from my Loaded Potato Skins, which I just pop in the freezer and defrost for a few hours.
I find that they are quite wet when defrosted so I squeeze them out over a sieve.
You could use your favourite herbs. I think fresh parsley, coriander or chives go well. I've used parsley.
Fry some onion until softened and add the garlic for about a minute. Combine the potato, onion, garlic, cheese, egg, parsley and seasoning.
Mix well and then use a pastry cutter to make the cakes, pushing the mixture down well.
Place on some baking parchment and chill if you have time.
Fry for a few minutes on one side before turning carefully. I think that these are great make ahead cheats. Add some cooked or tinned fish and they could also be a main meal.
Cheese and Onion Potato Cakes
Ingredients
- 350 g cooked cold potato
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- 100 g grated cheese such as Cheddar
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp of oil for frying
Instructions
- Fry the onion in a little oil until softened and add the garlic for a minute.
- Combine all the ingredients together and mix well.
- Use a 8cm pastry cutter to make four cakes.
- Chill on greaseproof paper for 30mins, if possible, to firm up.
- Fry the cakes in the remaining oil for a few minutes on one side. Carefully turn for a few more minutes.
Notes
Use any fresh herbs you have.
Thanks Stephanie, Staple foods are always the most comforting.
Absolutely Shadi!
Thanks Jill. They are such a great way to use up leftovers!
Thanks so much Toni!
These are SO delicious! Such a perfect texture and blend of flavors. I can't resist them.
I love potatoes in any form. I know I'd love these potato cakes!
Love how easy and delicious this recipe is. It's perfect for a gathering or a party.
You are combining three of my favorite foods here! Potatoes have always been my weakness, as well as cheese, and I love onions! I'll definitely be making these soon.
Thanks Jessica. I'm so glad you liked them!
We made these potato cakes last night with dinner and they were incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Let me know how you get on. Cold dry potato should work hopefully!
thanks Amanda, i will try for improvements. It could well be the potatoes are wet, they are mashed and have absorbed remaining water in the pan
Hi Sophie,
Thanks for reaching out. It could be a few things: potato too wet so let it dry out or atmosphere too hot and cakes not chilled first. The main thing is to make sure the pan is hot first and that you don't touch the cakes until you can shake the pan and they move on their own. Hope this helps. Amanda
hi
loving the recipe but one only thing, the cakes fall apart as soon as i start frying, why is it!, i couldnt make potato cakes but a great big potato flan
Mine too, although I've not had much experience with tofu and I've not seen it in the shops locally.
My youngest is all grown up. He asks for me to be creative with tofu. Thankfully I only need to strain the brain cells once a week. 🙂
It's still wicked hot here John but at least the grass is just Weetabix! Definitely looking forward to a change in food now and looking forward to all the root veggies. 🙂
Well since my boys were small they have always loved cheese so whenever I make something they ask if it has cheese in it! Maybe I'm not the innovator! 🙂
It's hard to believe when it's still so hot and we have summer guests still. In six years we haven't yet bought any wood as we've had donations or been cutting our own trees. Definitely can't beat a log fire!
Cheese, onion, and potatoes are meant to be prepared together. The trio appear together in so many dishes. I like how you've combined them here, Amanda. These will make a fine side as the temps fall a bit. (Hopefully tomorrow!)
I've never thought of adding anything to the basic potato cake. But that's because I'm a follower not an innovator. Sounds delicious.
OOOH yum, can't help but love this gorgeous weather, but I will store this one for those slightly colder nights, as you say when we are eating in front of the log burner, just ordered 12 sq metres of wood - winter is just around the corner!