Easy Potato Cakes Recipe

Easy Potato Cakes Recipe

Do you love ordering potato cakes and want to learn how to create your own at home? If so, you're in luck. We've tried our fair share of savory breakfast foods over the years, and potato cakes remain one of our favorites. A dish that will pair well with nearly everything, they offer a great flavor and texture that will complement the entrees you couple them with. Mastering the art of making potato cakes at home is a relatively simple process. Follow the step-by-step guide below to ensure that your first batch turns out as great as expected.

Potato Cakes Step-by-Step Recipe

Filled with flavor, these simple potato cakes are easy to make and even easier to eat. Enjoy them as an entree, side, or breakfast item. This recipe makes six servings. Ingredients Instructions
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of butter and salt. Remove the pot from heat and add cold milk.
  2. Add in the potato flakes and stir gently. Let the mixture thicken for 2-3 minutes and stir again. Allow the potato mix to cool until it can be safely worked with by hand.
  3. Add 1 cup of flour and mix to form a rough dough.
  4. Turn the mixture onto a well-floured surface and knead. Add flour as needed to create a sturdy dough.
  5. Pat dough out to a 6 x 9-inch rectangle, inch thick. Cut into six 3 x 3-inch squares.
  6. In a pan over medium-low heat, melt butter or oil. Use about 1 tablespoon per batch of potato cakes.
  7. Working in batches, fry potato cakes until well browned. (810 minutes per side)
  8. Serve hot.

Fried potato cake

Featured Ingredient: Potato Flakes

Potato flakes are an excellent addition to sweet and savory recipes. Made from russet potatoes, they taste nearly identical to traditional mashed potatoes. A low mess and quick-cooking option, our potato flakes make it easy to create a bowl of mashed potatoes or recipes like these potato cakes in minutes. Find them on grocery store shelves, or purchase our Bob's Red Mill Potato Flakes online for added convenience.

Recipes to Pair Potato Cakes With

For a savory and filling meal that everyone at the table will enjoy, pair a plate full of potato cakes with one of the recipes below.

Smoked Salmon, Farro and Spring Greens Tart

Serve the Easy Potato Cake Recipe Above with this Smoked Salmon, Farro and Spring Greens Tart, for a dish that will impress everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and incredibly elegant, this tart will satisfy everyone's breakfast cravings. When combined, the sweet flavor and velvety texture of potatoes and smoky salmon creates a flavorful dish that's excellent for weekend brunches and gatherings.

Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi

Coconut Crusted Mahi-Mahi Another fish-based recipe, potato cakes taste great when meshed with the Southeastern Asian flavors of this Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi dish. Made with Organic Coconut Flour, Shredded Coconut and Mahi Mahi Tuna filets, it's gluten free, high fiber, lactose free and soy free, making it a meal that everyone can enjoy a bite of.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Quinoa Chili

An easy dish with even easier cleanup, this Slow Cooker White Chicken Quinoa Chili is the perfect blend of hearty and healthy flavors. Sure to keep you warm and cozy on a chilly day. Subtle and filling, it's the ideal plate to pair with our easy potato cakes recipe. Now that you know just how easy making potato cakes is, it's time to try it out for yourself. With our Bob's Red Mill Potato Flakes, this recipe becomes a quick and flavorful treat that you can enjoy any time of the day. Match it with one of the great-tasting recipes above, or serve it alongside leftovers to create a simple meal. If you'd like to discover the many other dishes you can make with this one ingredient after using our potato flakes in this recipe, visit our online recipe book. From gnocchi to sourdough bread, our potato flakes can be used to simplify all of your favorite recipes and cut down on the time it takes to make them. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you a day full of flavor and fun! Do you enjoy adding potato cakes to your recipes? We'd love to hear more about how you use this handy ingredient. Share your favorite potato flake-based recipes with us in the comments below.
Bob's Red Mill
April 24 2022

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