Potato Chive Pancake Recipes

POTATO-CHIVE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes between paper towels; press to remove excess moisture. Transfer potatoes and chives to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add potato mixture; press with a heatproof spatula to flatten and form into one even pancake. Cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Slide pancake onto a plate; invert onto a second plate. Slide pancake (browned side up) back into skillet. Continue to cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Slice into wedges before serving.

IRISH STYLE POTATO-CHIVE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, then return to saucepan.
• Turn heat under saucepan to medium-low.
• Cook potatoes until dry, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add milk.
• Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until fairly smooth.
• Remove from heat; stir in chives, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.
• Potatoes will thicken as they cool.
• Form potato mixture into 12 patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot and sizzling.
• Add three or four patties to skillet.
• Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven while cooking remaining patties in remaining butter.
• Serve warm with sour cream.

POTATO PANCAKES II

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together potatoes, beaten egg, salt, and cheese. Melt butter on a large griddle at medium heat. Drop potato mixture onto griddle 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten with a spatula to 1/2 inch thick. Fry approximately 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot.

BAKED HAM & CHIVE MASHED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel potatoes (if desired) and place in large sauce pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer, cooking for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender-soft.
• Meanwhile, in skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and cook onion for 10-12 minutes or until soft and translucent. Drain potatoes thoroughly and place in large bowl with remaining butter, salt and pepper. With mixer or potato masher, blend potatoes and butter until mixed while retaining a slightly chunky texture. Fold in cooked onion, eggs, ham and chives.
• Line baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease. In ring mold or biscuit cutter, sprinkle bottom interior with bread crumbs and fill mold with potato mixture until top is slightly rounded, topping again with bread crumbs. Remove ring and repeat with remaining potato mixture, spacing cakes about 1 inch apart. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown and beginning to crisp. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

POTATO-CHIVE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes between paper towels; press to remove excess moisture. Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl and add chives. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add potato mixture; press with a heatproof spatula to flatten and form into one even pancake.
• Cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Slide pancake onto a plate; invert onto a second plate. Slide pancake (browned side up) back into skillet. Continue to cook until underside is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Slice into wedges and serve.

BACON AND CHIVE POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Peel the potato, grate it coarse, and press it between several thicknesses of paper towel to remove any excess moisture. In a bowl stir together the potato, the bacon, the chives, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, form the potato mixture into 4 patties, and cook the patties, tamping them down with a spatula, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through. Serve the pancakes with the sour cream.