Mashed Potato And Kale Cakes

Name: Mashed Potato And Kale Cakes
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in pieces; coarse salt and pepper, to taste; 1 leek, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced (white and light-green parts only); 1 bunch kale, tough stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped; 1/2 lb bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in pieces
coarse salt and pepper, to taste
1 leek, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced (white and light-green parts only)
1 bunch kale, tough stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 lb bacon, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1

Boil potatoes over high then reduce to a rapid simmer.
2

Add leek and kale, cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes), drain and transfer to large bowl.
3

In cast-iron or nonstick skillet cook bacon until crisp, transfer to bowl with vegetables.
4

Season to taste with salt and pepper then mash and form into patties (about 12).
5

Pour off fat from skillet, wipe clean, add butter and cook patties until golden on sides (flip once).