Easy & Budget-Friendly Sour Cream & Bacon Potato Cakes Everyone Will Love

In search of a side that's tasty enough to serve at a gathering, without taking all the time and money in the world? Look no further than these nifty sour cream and bacon potato cakes.

Yield:
Prep Time: mins
Cook Time: mins
Difficulty Level: 3/5

Ingredients

• 1 kg all-rounder potatoes, peeled, chopped coarsely
• 4 green onions, sliced thinly
• 4 rindless bacon slices (260 g), chopped finely
• ⅓ cup (40 g) coarsely grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsps sour cream
• ½ cup (75 g) plain flour
• 50 g butter
• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Steps

01. Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until tender; drain. Mash potato in large bowl until smooth.

02. Meanwhile, cook onion and bacon in heated oiled small frying pan, stirring, until bacon is crisp. Add bacon mixture to potato with cheese and sour cream; stir to combine. Refrigerate mixture 30 mins.

03. Using floured hands, shape potato mixture into 12 patties; roll in flour, shake off excess.

04. Heat butter and oil in large frying pan; cook potato cakes, in batches, until browned lightly both sides. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

TIP Serve with green beans or a salad if serving these as part of a main meal.

Photo: bauersyndication.com.au