Potato Cakes

Potato Cakes
Potato Cakes might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 661 calories, 21g of protein, and 27g of fat. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of ground pepper, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the oil you could follow this main course with the Vegan Mango Banana Bread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Boil potatoes for 25-30 mins or until mostly soft, but still slightly firm. Potato cakes will hold together best when the potatoes are not totally mushy.As the potatoes boil make the Herbed Ranch Salsa by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill till needed.
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Drain potatoes and mash with skins on in medium bowl. and don't overly mash, just make sure there are small chunks of potato.
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Add remaining potato cake ingredients and mix well.
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Combine breadcrumbs with flour and 1 Teaspoon of Dill in large bowl.
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Combine beaten egg & milk in another large bowl.Measure approx 1/2 cup of potato mixture into your hands and shape into a patty about the size of a hamburger patty.Drop potato mixture into breading mixture, then into egg & milk, and then back into breading mixture. Be sure to cover entire surface with breading. Arrange the potato cakes on a plate, repeat the process with remaining potato mixture.Cover and chill the potato cakes for one hour so they will be sure to stick together when fried.
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Heat up shortening in skillet over medium-low heat.There should be about 1" of shortening in the pan.Fry the potato cakes in the oil 2-4 minutes or until golden brown, then drain on rack or paper towels.
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Serve with Herbed Ranch Salsa drizzled over top.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 30 m.
Servings4
Health Score19
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