Irish Potato Cakes With Sour Cream Sauce Recipe

Mar 01 2023

Potato cakes make a wonderful starter or party appetizer. They also work well at brunch time.

Ingredients

For the Sour Cream Sauce:
½
cup low-fat sour cream
2
tablespoons chopped green onions (about 2 green onions)
½
teaspoon minced garlic
½
teaspoon lemon juice
3
drops hot pepper sauce
½
teaspoon salt
¼
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
pinch cayenne pepper
For the Irish Potato Cakes:
1 ¼
pounds yellow flesh potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 medium potatoes)
3
tablespoons unsalted butter
3
tablespoons milk
½
teaspoon minced garlic
½
teaspoon salt
¼
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼
cup grated mild cheddar cheese
¼
cup sliced green onions (about 4 green onions)
½
cup panko breadcrumbs

Step 1
In mixing bowl, gently whisk together all sauce ingredients. Refrigerate. To make Irish Potato Cakes :
Step 2
In a medium saucepan cook potatoes in 2 inches boiling water, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Drain, then shake potatoes over low heat 1 to 2 minutes to dry thoroughly. With an electric hand mixer or potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth.
Step 4
Beat in butter, milk, and garlic until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Allow potatoes to cool; mix in cheese and green onions.
Step 5
To form potato cakes, shape 1/2-cup portions of potato mixture into patties; coat on all sides with breadcrumbs. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Step 6
In a heavy nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add potato cakes and cook about 5 minutes, turning once, or until heated through and golden on both sides.
Step 7
Place on serving platter or 6 individual plates; top each potato cake with 1 tablespoon Sour Cream Sauce.