Green Chile Cheese Potato Cakes (Print)
Crispy potato cakes with melty cheese and green chile, served with sour cream.
# Ingredients:
→ Potato Cake Mixture
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1 large potato, peeled
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2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese
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Shredded cheese, quantity as desired
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Minced garlic, to taste
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Garlic salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Finely chopped green chile, to taste
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Optional: finely diced onion
→ For Cooking
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Green Chile Sour Cream
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Sour cream
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Finely chopped green chile
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Black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 -
Peel the potato and microwave on high for approximately 5 minutes until tender. Allow to cool briefly, then shred using a box grater. If substituting with frozen hash browns, thaw thoroughly before use.
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In a mixing bowl, combine shredded potato, cream cheese, shredded cheese, minced garlic, green chile, garlic salt, and black pepper. Optionally, incorporate finely diced onion for additional flavor. Mix until well integrated.
# Notes:
01 -
Use freshly microwaved or thawed potatoes to ensure the mixture binds properly.
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Adjust the green chile quantity based on your spice preference.