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Provolone Potato Cakes
Chrystal Mahan YUMeating.com
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Ingredients
1
cup
flour
1
tsp
salt
1
tsp
baking powder
2
cups
mashed potatoes
4
tbsp
bacon fat
4
slices
of provolone
2-3
green onions/chives
slices
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
Add the potatoes and mix ingredients.
Melt the bacon fat and pour in.
Knead lightly.
Add a little flour to your counter top so the dough doesn't stick.
Place dough on counter.
Divide dough into balls shape into patties.
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Place patties on baking sheet.
Use your knife to make the traditional criss-cross shape on the top. The Irish did this to bless their bread. It is also completely optional.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Break your provolone sliced into smaller pieces and place them on top of the potato cakes.
Place pan back in oven for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and potato cakes are a golden brown.