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I have to be honest with you. I had never had a potato cake until Kevin and I got together
He mentioned, several times, that his Mom used to use leftover mashed potatoes for breakfast the next day, but had no idea how she made them. So they never made it to our breakfast table.
Then last year I had been making a ton of holiday-ish food for the blog, and ended up with a plethora of potatoes. I mean a butt-ton of them! So I decided that potato pancakes needed to happen.
After testing a few recipes, I finally came up with this one, that of course had a Tex-Mex kinda dealio going on with the cheese and jalapenos.
Since then I made them a teensy bit "gourmet" with purple potatoes, with more Italian flavors, or with just good ol' bacon, green onion, and cheese.
But these?
Hands down my fave way I have made them to date! And of course you know Kevin was in heaven because they had beef in them!
I know my Dad would've loved them too. I mean, helloooooo beef, potatoes, and cheese? They were the things he lived to eat!
So if you have leftover beef and taters, and a serious carnivore in your life, make these bad boys for breakfast. Top them with a couple fried eggs for an OhhhEmmmmGeeeeeee breakfast experience!!
Beef and Potato Cakes
ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, cold
- 12 ounces leftover beef roast or steak, chopped (Recommend Certified Angus Beef ® brand)
- 1 cup cheddar/jack cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
instructions
- Place the potatoes, beef, cheese, eggs, flour, and salt, in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the panko crumbs in a shallow dish, and form a 1/4 cup scoop into a ball. Press into the breadcrumbs to flatten. Turn over and coat the other side in the breadcrumbs.
- Carefully place the patties in the hot skillet. Cook for approx 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Turn the cakes and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
- Top with fresh chopped chives.
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This post was originally seen on Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen in December 2015
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