Potato Peanut Cakes Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these incredibly flavorful Potato & Peanut Cakes! Inspired by Cooking Light magazine, this recipe transforms simple potatoes into crispy, golden-brown patties packed with bacon, corn, and crunchy peanuts. A delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend brunch.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 106 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potato Peanut Cakes

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How to Make Potato Peanut Cakes

  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain potatoes and let cool slightly.
  4. While potatoes cool, cook bacon in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and crumble; set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
  5. Add corn, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until onion is softened and vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped thyme.
  7. Shred cooled potatoes into a large bowl. Add crumbled bacon, the corn mixture, green onions, peanuts, salt, and egg.
  8. Gently stir with a fork until well combined.
  9. Heat a lightly oiled non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  10. Drop spoonfuls (about 1/3 cup each) of the potato mixture onto the hot griddle, flattening slightly with a spatula.
  11. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  12. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

4g

Carbs

4g