Crispy Potato Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes or 4 large idaho potatoes
  • 4 -6 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes and add to a large pot. Cover with water and salt the water. Bring to boil over medium heat, and cook until tender. Drain the potatoes and return to hot pot to dry. Transfer potatoes to a bowl. Soften cream cheese in a microwavable bowl and microwave the cream cheese for 20 seconds on high. Add to the potatoes along with sour cream, chives, cilantro, egg, salt and pepper, to taste. Mash potatoes to combine mixture.
  2. Heat the oil and butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-inch mounds of potatoes into skillet and gently press down to flatten a bit. Crisp potatoes until deeply golden on each side, about 7-8 minutes total.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

812 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 60.9g 78% DV
Carbs 59.9g 22% DV
Fiber 9.7g 35% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9978.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 2191.5mg 47% DV
Cholesterol 164.3mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1036.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 308.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 631.5mg 49% DV
Iron 16.9mg 94% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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