Herbed Potato Cakes from 1917
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Author: Jillian
Ingredients
  • 1 lb butter mashed potatoes, with skins (be careful about over salting these)
  • Small handful of basil, thyme and parsley, chopped fine
  • Salt and pepper to taste (pinch of each)
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cover sheet tray with parchment or a Silpat
  3. Mix all ingredients except egg until thoroughly incorporated
  4. Taste and season if needed
  5. Add egg and mix again
  6. Scoop 1- 2 Tbsp and roll in a ball and place on sheet tray
  7. Repeat until you get a whole 1/2 sheet tray filled (they do not spread)
  8. Flatten gently with palm (if you are adding yummy toppings, dipping, using in the place of bread, or making mini pizzas)
  9. If you leave them in a ball, you can carefully pipe a greek yogurt dip or cheese filling into them when they are fully baked, and cooled if you wish
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until golden and crispy on outside
  11. Enjoy!
Recipe by Food Filled Life at http://foodfilledlife.com/2014/06/15/herbed-potato-cakes-from-1917/