Leek, Bacon, Garlic and Thyme Smashed Potato Cakes
We think nothing better than smashing some potatoes with more goodies and frying them for a side dish. These are fantastic!
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 607kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3-4 slices bacon . cooked crisp and crumbled
- ¼ cup half and half
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 leek sliced
- 1 head of garlic cloves peeled
- 1 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 pounds red potatoes cut in half (do not peel)
For the Potato Cakes:
- 3 cups smashed potatoes I'm assuming you ate about a cup of them before making the potato cakes!
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Butter and Olive Oil for frying
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- To Make the Smashed Potatoes
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet add leeks and saute over medium heat until limp but not browned. (Set aside a couple of spoonfuls of leeks for garnish if desired).
- Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes; do not brown. Take off heat and mix in bacon and thyme; cook for one minute; take off heat and set aside.
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash roughly; these are not meant to be the consistency of regular mashed potatoes. I actually use a metal mallet meant for tenderizing meat to literally smash them.
- Add leek, garlic and bacon mixture, half and half and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and sour cream and mash together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Making the Potato Cakes
- Mix the Panko crumbs and Parmesan and spread on a plate.
- Add the eggs to the smashed potatoes and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes (not an absolute but if you have the time, do it)
- Melt equal amount of butter and olive oil in the bottom of a skillet; measure out 1/2 cup of smashed potatoes for each cake and lightly smash in a disk.
- Fry over medium heat until warmed throughout and crispy on the outside.
- Garnish with a spoonful of leeks if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 821mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g