Simply Smashed Potato Cakes

Steps to make Simply Smashed Potato Cakes

1. 1

   Cook bacon

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   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.

2. 2

   Chop bacon

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   Chop bacon into pieces and set aside.

3. 3

   Boil potatoes and garlic

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   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.

4. 4

   Season and mash

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   Mash potatoes with the broth, yogurt, salt and pepper until smooth.

5. 5

   Add filling

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   Gently fold in ½ cup panko crumbs, cheese, scallions and reserved cooked bacon pieces.

6. 6

   Prepare patties

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   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.

7. 7

   Cook patties

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   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.

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   Serve
   

   Serve and enjoy hot.