Simply Smashed Potato Cakes
A little bit of bacon goes a long way in these easy potato patties with Greek yogurt and shredded cheddar.
Dovetailing Tip: Use the extra mashed potatoes that you cooked on day 3 for todays potato recipe.
Use 3 of the extra slices of bacon you cooked on day 1 for todays smashed potatoes.
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Ingredients:
| nonstick cooking spray | |
| 3 slices | bacon |
| 6 | small yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds) |
| 4 cloves | garlic, peeled and cut lengthwise in half |
| 1/4 cup | reduced-sodium chicken broth |
| 1/4 cup | plain nonfat greek-style yogurt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | ground pepper |
| 1 1/4 cup | plain panko breadcrumbs |
| 1/4 cup | shredded cheddar |
| 1/2 cup | finely chopped scallions |
Directions:
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet, keeping the drippings in the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat. Chop the bacon and reserve. Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return the potatoes and garlic to the pot. Mash with the broth, yogurt, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup panko, the cheese, scallions and reserved bacon. Shape into eight 3-inch patties. Place the remaining 3/4 cup panko in a shallow dish and dredge the patties in the crumbs. Heat the bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Add half the potato cakes and cook until browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Carefully transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with the potato cakes. Serve hot.
Calories: 219; Total Fat 5 gram; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 7 grams; Total carbohydrates: 37 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 9 milligrams; Sodium: 199 milligrams
Source: foodnetwork.com
