This Potato Cake is a dish I frequently make for my family, whether for lunch or dinner. As mentioned in an earlier post, I aim to share a few simple potato recipes that everyone can easily prepare.
This potato cake is not only delicious but also healthy, making it a favorite among children. You have the option to omit the onion if you prefer, or substitute it with garlic for a different flavor profile. The cake features a delightful contrast in texture, with a crispy top and bottom while maintaining a soft interior.
There are countless variations you can try with this potato dish. For instance, you can add beaten egg, similar to the Spanish Tortilla de Patatas, along with cheese, bacon, smoked fish, or leftover cooked vegetables. The versatility of this dish means you can get creative and experiment with different ingredients to suit your taste. No matter how you choose to make it, I’m sure it will be delicious.
How to make potato cake
Start by washing the potatoes and boil them with their skin on for about 10 minutes, adding a little salt to the boiling water. Remove from the water and set aside to cool. Once chilled, peel and grate the potatoes using a grater with large holes.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes until soft. Add the grated potatoes to the pan and stir with the onion. Season with salt and pepper. Press down the potatoes with a spatula and cook for about 5 minutes or until nicely browned underneath.
Turn the cake by inverting it onto a large plate. Gently slide it back into the pan to cook the other side too. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Cut the potato cake into slices, and enjoy alongside a fresh salad.
Hope you will try this delightful potato cake. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Enjoy your delicious meal!
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Potato Cake
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 potatoes
- 1 onion , chopped
- 4 tbsp oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and boil with their skin on for about 10 minutes. Add a little bit of salt in the boiling water. Remove from water and set aside to cool. When chilled peel and grate up potatoes  using the grater with the big holes.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Saute the onion for about 3Â minutes until soft.
- Add potatoes and stir with the onion. season with salt and pepper. Press down the potatoes with a spatula and cook for about 5 minutes or until nicely browned underneath. Turn the cake by inverting it on a large plate.Â
- Gently slide it back into the pan to cook the other side too. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.Â
- Serve cut into slices.Â
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Love this-I’m bookmarking it! It looks delicious!
Thank you Kayle, let me know when you try it.
Growing up my mom always made potato cakes for breakfast from leftover mashed potatoes. I really like this idea! Don’t need leftovers and it looks so easy! I can think of all kinds of other ingredients that might be worth a try too! Thanks for sharing!
this not only looks fabulous but it is my favorite way to do and eat potatoes.
Yes, seems we share the same opinion as I make it pretty often too:). Thanks for your comment.
me gusta y se ven buenisimas las recetas,,gracias
gracias .. Espero que lo pruebe alguna de las recetas
I’ve tried this recipe and it was too good. Absolutely amazing and delicious. Thanks for sharing