My kids love these Simply Smashed Potato Cakes and so will yours. Unlike the usual individual, smashed, whole potatoes, I’ve designed a recipe that involves boiling in garlic and then mashing the potatoes, first. Once smooth, add chicken broth, Greek yogurt, panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese and scallions and shape your own individual patties, then cook in bacon drippings until crispy and delicious! Just the sound of these are mouthwatering!
To make Simply Smashed Potato Cakes, you will need the following ingredients:
In a nonstick skillet, greased with nonstick spray over medium-high heat, cook the bacon for 3-4 minutes, until crispy. Remove the meat from the skillet leaving the drippings in the skillet and set the skillet aside.
Chop bacon into pieces and set aside.
In a large pot with enough water, bring the potatoes and garlic to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until fork-tender. Then drain the liquid and return the potatoes and garlic to the pot.
Mash potatoes with the broth, yogurt, salt and pepper until smooth.
Gently fold in ½ cup panko crumbs, cheese, scallions and reserved cooked bacon pieces.
Using your hands, shape potato mixture into 8 x 3-inch patties and dredge the patties in the remaining ¾ cup panko crumbs, in a shallow dish.
Reheat the bacon drippings over medium-high heat and cook half the potatoes cakes for about 2-4 minutes per side. Cook until browned, then carefully transfer to a serving plate and repeat with remaining potato mixture.
Serve and enjoy hot.
Next time you’re looking for a winning side dish, these Simply Mashed Potato Cakes should be your first choice! Soft, crispy and mouth-wateringly tasty. We’re waiting for you to try this recipe for yourself and share your thoughts with us! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own smashed potato cake creations!
I made these Simply Smashed Potato Cakes for a gathering and everyone loved them. The flavor was superb and the recipe was super easy to follow!
These Simply Smashed Potato Cakes are amazing. My kids helped me make them last weekend, and they loved shaping the patties. The garlic and cheddar made the house smell incredible! We served them at our family dinner, and everyone enjoyed them. It's a perfect recipe for bonding with kids in the kitchen.
These potato cakes are simply great. I made them for a friends gathering, they all loved them. So tasty and easy to make.
Delicious! I made these for my friends at a potluck and they were a major hit. The crispy outside and fluffy inside are perfect. Who knew smashed potatoes could be so amazing? I'm proud to serve these again!
Making these potato cakes was a blast. I had my friends over, and they were blown away by the flavors. Simple yet delish, perfect for a fun night.
Simply delightful! My kids love the Smashed Potato Cakes; they were impressed with the crispy outside and creamy inside! A fantastic recipe that made family dinner so enjoyable!
Simply Delicious Recipe!
OMG, these smashed potato cakes are lit! Made 'em for a fam dinner and everyone was like, 'Yum!' My kids devoured them, especially with that garlic flavor. So easy, so tasty!
Superb! I made these potato cakes for my friends, and they were a huge hit! The kids couldn’t get enough, and I loved how simple and tasty they were.
These Simply Smashed Potato Cakes are a game changer for family dinners. My kids devoured them, especially with bacon drippings. A perfect way to sneak in some greens too. Totally making again!
Tastey and easy!
Delicious!
Superb
I made these Simply Smashed Potato Cakes for my kids last weekend and they went crazy for them. The garlic boiled potatoes made it so flavorful. I was proud seeing them enjoy a meal I cooked with love. The bacon drippings gave it that extra crunch. Thank you for this amazing recipe.
Superb! My kids absolutely adore these potato cakes! I made them for our Sunday family lunch and they vanished in seconds. The crispy outside and soft inside are simply delightful. A must-try in every household!
