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!
