Potato Cakes – ham and cheese

ham and cheese potato cakes

I have a scrumptious snack idea for you: potato cakes cheese ham, an Italian style potato focaccia which is super-tasty!

You know I like stuff that is simple to make, quick to cook and exceptional to the taste, so I’m sure you’ll love this recipe.

This snack is ideal for children of all age (trust me: they will love it) because of the melting cheese surprise inside the potato cakes which will make everybody scream for more.

The ingredients for these potato cakes are simple to find, and the whole thing takes less than half an hour to pull off, so really no excuses: get ready for some fantastic food, Italian style!

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ham and cheese potato cakes
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Potato Cakes Ham Cheese

I have a scrumptious snack idea for you: potato cakes cheese ham, an Italian style potato focaccia which is super-tasty!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Indicative Cost: $8
Complexity: Easy

Equipment

  • Masher

Ingredients

  • 500 gr potatoes
  • 50 gr Provolone cheese
  • 80 gr ham
  • 30 gr Parmesan cheese grated
  • 40 gr potato starch
  • 20 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Procedure

  • Boil the potatoes and mash them with a fork;
  • Slowly add the potato starch, a couple of spoonful of oil, the grated Parmesan cheese, until you get a nice mushy cream;
  • Shape the mix in discs (we'll call them 'potato cakes');
  • Cut some provolone cheese in cubes, put it in the middle of the potato cakes you just created. Add some ham too;
  • Use another cake to cover the cheese and the ham. Seal well with your hands;
  • Heat some oil in a pan and let each side of the potato cakes cook for 7-8 minutes;
  • Serve and eat immediately and hot;
  • ENJOY!

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Italian Food Boss Special Tip

If you find it hard to make the potato cake shape, wet your fingers with some water and everything will become easier!
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Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts
Potato Cakes Ham Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 480mg21%
Potassium 701mg20%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 169IU3%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 205mg21%
Iron 1mg6%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet. Values are not medical advice, to be used as reference only!

Other Info

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
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