Dessert for 10
Cheese Potato Cakes
Mashed potatoes combine with shredded cheese, egg, and flour before forming cakes and frying until golden.
Typical price
$1.56for 4 servings
$0.39 per serving$1.56 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $1.08Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 cup fresh cheese shredded
- 1 egg beaten
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, until tender, then drain and cool them briefly.
- Mash the potatoes with the cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Mix in the flour, then shape the mixture into ten small cakes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the cakes for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Drain the cakes briefly on a plate and serve them warm.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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