Ham and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes Recipe

Name: Ham and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (about) butter; 3 cups finely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 3 large leeks); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, coarsely grated, squeezed dry in kitchen towel; 4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons (about) butter
3 cups finely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 3 large leeks)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, coarsely grated, squeezed dry in kitchen towel
4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add leeks and thyme; saute until leeks begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
3
Cover; reduce heat to low.
4
Cook until leeks are tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
5
Add sugar; saute uncovered until leeks are very soft, about 4 minutes.
6
Transfer to medium bowl; cool.
7
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
8
Cover; chill.
9
Bring to room temperature before using.)
10
Preheat oven to 250F.
11
Place large rimmed baking sheet in oven.
12
Mix potatoes, ham, flour, egg, salt, and pepper into leek mixture in medium bowl.
13
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
14
Working in batches, add potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls to skillet; flatten each to 3- to 3 1/2-inch round.
15
Saute until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
16
Transfer potato cakes to baking sheet and keep warm in oven while preparing remaining potato cakes.
17
Add more butter to skillet as needed for each batch.
18
(Potato cakes can be made 2 hours ahead.
19
Let stand at room temperature.
20
Before serving, rewarm in 250F oven about 10 minutes.)
21
Serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons (about) butter, 3 cups finely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 3 large leeks), 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Ham and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ham and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes

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