Why is it that ‘Mums cooking’ is always better the way she does it? It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s these cheesy potato cakes, her famous chicken stroganoff, Turkey gravy or THE BEST fried rice. Mums always know how to make it best! Fortunately I grew up with these potato cakes - watching mum closely and being taught exactly what she does. So I’ve made them many times over the years. They are AMAZING! Comfort food at its very best. Yes a little fiddly, but well worth it. They’re great with baked beans and crispy bacon for breakfast, lunch or dinner, that’s how much we love them, oh wait…… I think I just realised mums secret ingredient.. Love, she makes them with love. So make these with love for your little ones (and big ones too) and hopefully these will be a family favourite for you too. Cheese: Cheddar is best, but red Leicester or even a ready-grated cheese mix will work too - so long as they can melt. Breadcrumbs: For us, these have to fine breadcrumbs (not panko). I use fine golden breadcrumbs, as these ensure a perfect golden crust all around the patties. Onion: Yes, I put raw onion in the mix. Sounds unusual, but it works! It’s give a little bit of texture to the mash, without overpowering it with onion-y flavour. You only need have a small onion, and be sure to chop it finely. 👩🍳PRO TIP Once formed into rounds, they can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days before shallow frying. Just a perfect little pan, full of cheesy potato cakes.They can tend to burst a bit if your mash is too soft, so skip the milk and butter for this recipe, you want firm mash, the cheese and onion will do the rest flavour-wise, and anything pan-fried is going to be good - let’s be honest. So there you have it, these are a keeper, kids love them and by that I mean one is never enough. They’re great with sausages too, but it’s bacon for me every time. Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos). Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
