Potetkaker – Norwegian potato pancakes

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 450 g potatoes, mainly waxy
• 160 g breadcrumbs
• 125 g cream
• 1 egg(s), size M
• 4 tbsp parsley or chives
• 100 g cheese, grated, spicy
• 120 g diced ham, raw
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Nutmeg, freshly grated
• some breadcrumbs for rolling
• some fat for frying
• some salad, mixed

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Fry the ham cubes in a little oil, not too hot. Let cool. Peel the potatoes, boil them, drain them, and mash them into a paste. Mix well with the breadcrumbs, cream, chopped parsley, grated cheese, and ham cubes. Then beat in the egg. Season with pepper, nutmeg, and a little salt, if desired. Form the batter into 12 potato pancakes (approx. 70g each) and lightly coat them in breadcrumbs. Fry in a pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Serve on plates with the salad. Tip: They also make a great side dish with spinach, fish, roasts, etc. They also freeze well uncooked for later storage.