Cheesy Potato Flakes Patties: Gracie’s Breakfast Delight

Gracie Potatoes Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 2 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 4 Patties
🍽️ Servings: 2

Description

Gracie Potatoes are a delightful creation born out of necessity and creativity, perfect for those mornings when you’re craving cheesy hash browns but find yourself lacking raw potatoes. This recipe, inspired by my daughter’s request, has become a household favorite, earning its place on the breakfast table at least once a week.

Ingredients

• 1 cup potato flakes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Prepare Potato Mixture: Pour milk over the potato flakes in a bowl, then set aside to allow the flakes to absorb the milk, creating a thick and creamy mixture.

2. Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, ensure the potato mixture is well-stirred until the flakes completely dissolve, resulting in a thick consistency without being crumbly.

3. Form Patties: Take palm-sized portions of the potato mixture and form them into patties about 1/2-inch thick, ensuring they hold their shape.

4. Cook Patties: Carefully place the potato patties onto the preheated skillet, leaving enough space between each patty to ensure even cooking. Fry for approximately 4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then gently flip them over to cook the other side.

5. Add Cheese: Once the patties are flipped, evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the tops of each patty, allowing it to melt and ooze deliciously over the surface.

6. Season to Taste: Feel free to enhance the flavor of the potato mixture with your favorite seasonings such as salt, pepper, or chili powder, adjusting to your personal preference.

7. Serve: Once the cheese is melted to perfection and the patties are cooked through, remove them from the skillet and serve hot, garnished with additional toppings if desired.

Notes

• Cooking Tips: Use caution when flipping the potato patties to prevent them from breaking; ensure the spatula is fully underneath each patty.
• Customization: Experiment with different cheese varieties or additional seasonings to create your own unique twist on this versatile recipe.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 351.7
• Fat Content: 21.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.3g
• Cholesterol: 67.9mg
• Sodium: 406.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 23.1g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Sugar: 1.1g
• Protein: 18.1g

Tags

Potato, Vegetable, High Protein, Kid Friendly, High In…, < 15 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive

Enjoy your delicious Gracie Potatoes, a hearty and satisfying breakfast treat that’s sure to become a family favorite!