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Crisp Potato Cake With a Surprise Inside Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/3 cups cold mashed potatoes
1/4 lb gruyere or 1/4 lb horseradish cheddar cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cups idaho potatoes, peeled, coarsely shredded
salt and pepper
1 thin green onion, minced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Scoop up 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes, press a slice of cheese in the center and pat the mashed potatoes around the cheese to enclose it.
Flatten the potato cake slightly.
Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese.
In a medium skillet, (cast-iron is best), melt the butter in the oil over high heat.
When fat begins to brown, carefully scoop two 1/2-cup mounds of shredded potato into the skillet; flatten them with a spatula and season with salt and pepper.
Top each with a mashed potato round and cover with another 1/2 cup of the shredded potatoes. Lightly press the shredded potato into the mashed potato.
Season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to low and cook, turning once, until the cakes are crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
Transfer the potato cakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
Repeat to make the remaining 2 cakes.
Plate the potato cakes and sprinkle with the chopped green onion.
Serve hot.
If you are tempted to use frozen hash browns, don't. I tried it and was sadly disappointed with the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	441.28 Kcal (1848 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.62g	33%
Cholesterol	46.44mg	15%
Sodium	120.79mg	5%
Potassium	1169.62mg	25%
Total Carbs	50.59g	17%
Sugars	3.52g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.58g	18%
Protein	14.28g	29%
Vitamin C	44.4mg	74%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	335.1mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.33 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.63g	33%
Cholesterol	14.24mg	15%
Sodium	37.04mg	5%
Potassium	358.71mg	25%
Total Carbs	15.52g	17%
Sugars	1.08g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	18%
Protein	4.38g	29%
Vitamin C	13.6mg	74%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	17%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	102.8mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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