Bacon Floddies Recipe
Description: Floddies, a traditional dish from Gateshead, England, are savory potato pancakes mixed with onions, bacon, and flour. These crispy delights are perfect for breakfast or supper, either as a standalone treat or paired with sausages and eggs. They’re easy to make and ideal for beginner cooks looking to whip up something delicious in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 8 potatoes
- 2 onions
- 6 slices of bacon
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat (or oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 946.2
- Fat: 71g
- Saturated Fat: 17.9g
- Cholesterol: 269.3mg
- Sodium: 789.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 54.8g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 6.1g
- Protein: 22.6g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Shred the potatoes, squeezing out any excess liquid, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Finely chop or shred the onions and add them to the bowl with the potatoes.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and add it to the bowl along with the self-raising flour.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then mix everything together until well combined.
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Adding Eggs:
- Crack the eggs into the bowl with the potato mixture.
- Stir the eggs into the mixture until evenly distributed, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Cooking:
- Heat the bacon fat or oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the fat is hot, spoon tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry the floddies steadily for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Flip the floddies once during cooking to ensure they are evenly browned on both sides.
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Serving:
- Once cooked, transfer the floddies to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
- Keep the floddies warm until ready to serve.
- Enjoy the floddies hot alongside sausages and eggs for a hearty breakfast or supper!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs such as thyme or parsley to the potato mixture.
- Serve the floddies with a dollop of sour cream or ketchup for added indulgence.
- To make them more kid-friendly, consider adding grated cheese to the mixture before frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pan; cook the floddies in batches if necessary to ensure they cook evenly.
- Leftover floddies can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster or oven for a quick and delicious snack.
Bacon floddies are a delicious and satisfying dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, they’re the perfect comfort food for any time of day. Try making these savory pancakes for your next breakfast or supper and watch them disappear in no time! 🥓🥞
