Smashed Potato Cheddar Cakes With Warm Cran Apple Sauce Recipes

CHEDDAR-POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook vegetable seasoning blend in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat.
• In large bowl, stir vegetable seasoning blend, both potatoes, Bisquick mix, cheese and thyme. Add milk and egg, stirring just until moist.
• In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Spoon one-third of the batter into 4 (1/4-cup) mounds onto hot skillet; flatten slightly. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat twice with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and batter. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

EASY CHEDDAR POTATO CAKES (MADE WITH INSTANT POTATOES)

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the first 9 ingredients.
• In another bowl mix the milk with egg and melted butter whisk until well combined; add to the dry mixture; mix well.
• Let mixture stand for about 10-12 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Using slightly wet hands tightly shape into small balls (about 2 tablespoons) place into hot oil then press down lightly with back of a spoon).
• Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned adding in more oil as needed.
• Remove to paper towels.

APPLE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, apples and salt in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender., Drain the potatoes and apples. Add the butter, vinegar and sugar; mash until smooth. Top with bacon, onion and nutmeg.

CHEDDAR POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Place spoonfuls of potato mixture in greased fry pan.
• Cook on medium/medium high heat for approximately 5 minutes or until bottom of cakes are golden brown.
• Flip, mash down with spatula and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.

MASHED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, lightly beat one egg. Add the onion, potatoes, flour, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce if desired. , Shape into four to six patties; place on a greased baking sheet. Lightly beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush over potato cakes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

APPLE AND CHEDDAR SKILLET CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to caramelize, 5 to 10 minutes. When mixture starts to simmer, add diced apples and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently press on the apples with a spatula until coated with sugar mixture and simmer, without stirring, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Combine baking mix, milk, shredded Cheddar cheese, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl and stir until consistency is similar to a waffle batter. Spoon mixture evenly over the apples in the skillet; no need to be too precise as it will spread out while baking.
• Bake skillet in preheated oven until batter reaches a firm consistency and is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the stovetop until the caramelized sugar thickens a bit, about 5 minutes. Spoon servings onto individual plates, drizzle with caramel liquid, and serve while warm.