Hash Brown Cakes

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   Grate the potatoes and shallot using your food processor.

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   Add to a colander and squeeze dry using a clean tea towel, making sure to get rid of all of the moisture.

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   Place the potatoes and shallots in a bowl along with the cheese, flour, parsley, egg and some salt and pepper.

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   Mix well.

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   Heat about 1/4 cup peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet until hot.

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   Scoop 1/4 cup potato mixture into the skillet and flatten with a spatula.

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   Cook until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, and then flip and cook another 2 minutes.

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   Remove to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.

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   Repeat in batches.

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    Cook's Note: To keep hash brown cakes warm before serving, place in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place in a 200 degree F oven.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.