Ham and Cheese Potato Cakes

By srumbel

My whole family loves mashed potato pancakes and this potato pancake recipe is packed with ham and cheese, making it a filling side dish or appetizer!
from bunsinmyoven.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups flour, more as needed
• 1 cup grated Grand Cru cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1/2 sweet onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• vegetable oil, for frying

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, flour, cheese, and eggs.
If you're using leftover mashed potatoes that had a lot of milk in them, you will likely need to add more flour until the mixture is thick and workable. You should be able to take a ball of dough in your hand and press it into a patty without it sticking to your hands. Add flour until it reaches this consistency. Alternately, if the dough is too thick and dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
Once your dough is the right consistency, stir in the ham, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add just enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the skillet.
When the oil is hot, take a golf ball sized ball of dough and press into a patty. Place in the skillet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, being sure not to crowd the pan.
Cook for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel lined sheet.
Sprinkle with extra cheese and chives before serving.

Yield: 12 cakes