Potato Cakes with Blue Cheese and Apples
Elevate your appetizer or side dish game with these irresistible Potato Cakes with Blue Cheese and Apples—a perfect blend of crispy, creamy, and sweet flavors. These golden-brown potato cakes are made from freshly grated Russet potatoes, seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, and pan-fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch. Topped with tangy crumbles of blue cheese and a luscious layer of caramelized Granny Smith apples drizzled with honey, this dish strikes a delightful balance between savory and sweet. Quick to prepare and ready in under an hour, these potato cakes make an elegant starter or a unique brunch centerpiece. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and prepare to delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 ounces Blue cheese
- 1 large Apple (preferably Granny Smith)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a cohesive mixture for the potato cakes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the pan, gently flattening it into a pancake shape. Repeat with additional mixtures, ensuring you don’t overcrowd the pan.
Cook the potato cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil as needed.
While the potato cakes cook, prepare the apples. Core and thinly slice the apple (peeling is optional).
In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to caramelize.
Drizzle the honey over the caramelized apples and stir to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
To assemble, place a few potato cakes onto a serving plate. Crumble blue cheese on top of each cake while they’re still warm, allowing the cheese to soften slightly.
Top each potato cake with the caramelized apples. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.6 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3727 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 4546 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
