Fried Potato Cake Recipe

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Fried Potato Cake
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Wash the potatoes.
  2. In a large covered saucepan, cook the whole potatoes in enough boiling salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until almost tender; drain.
  3. Chill several hours or overnight.
  4. Peel the potatoes; shred enough to make 3 cups.
  5. Combine the shredded potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. In a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter.
  7. Using a spatula, pat the potato mixture into the skillet, leaving a 1/2 inch space around the edge.
  8. Cook potato mixture, uncovered, over low heat about 20 minutes or until the underside is crisp and golden brown.
  9. Use a spatula to loosen the potatoes from the skillet.
  10. Place a plate or baking sheet on top the skillet.
  11. Invert the skillet to remove the potatoes.
  12. If necessary, add more butter to the skillet.
  13. Slide the potato cake back into the skillet, browned side up; cook the unbrowned side for 5 minutes.
  14. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the potato cake; cover, and cook 5 minutes more or until the potatoes are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  15. Cut the potato cake into four wedges and serve.
  16. Garnish with sliced green onions, cut parsley, or sour cream if you wish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 196.3 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.47g 13%
Cholesterol 22.46mg 7%
Sodium 523.95mg 22%
Potassium 415.14mg 9%
Total Carbs 24.42g 8%
Sugars 5.05g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 6.33g 13%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 40%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 166.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.47 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.93g 13%
Cholesterol 15.73mg 7%
Sodium 366.93mg 22%
Potassium 290.73mg 9%
Total Carbs 17.1g 8%
Sugars 3.54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 15%
Protein 4.43g 13%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 40%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 116.6mg 17%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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