
These are similar to potato croquettes but without the bread crumbs. Light, fluffy and easy to make
Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with cold water, add the salt and bring to the boil. Simmer until tender when you prick them. Drain, leave to cool a little then remove the skins.
Pre heat the oven to 200C fan.
Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Add two thirds of the butter along with the beaten egg, cheese and a good grind of pepper, mix well, taste and adjust the seasoning.
Melt the remaining butter. Form the potato into egg size shapes, place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Using a pastry brush, paint the potatoes all over with the melted butter, place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Cloud potato cakes
These are similar to potato croquettes but without the bread crumbs. Light, fluffy and easy to make
Ingredients
- 800 g maris piper potatoes scrubbed clean
- 1 tbsp salt
- 150 g butter cubbed
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese) finely grated
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with cold water, add the salt and bring to the boil. Simmer until tender when you prick them. Drain, leave to cool a little then remove the skins.
- Pre heat the oven to 200C fan.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Add two thirds of the butter along with the beaten egg, cheese and a good grind of pepper, mix well, taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Melt the remaining butter. Form the potato into egg size shapes, place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Using a pastry brush, paint the potatoes all over with the melted butter, place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1897mgPotassium: 912mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg
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