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Crushed Potato and Watercress Cakes

Christopher Hirsheimer; food styling by Melissa Hamilton

Servings:eight.

Yukon Gold potatoes bring extra buttery flavor to these cakes, and their waxy texture (as opposed to a russet’s floury texture) helps hold the cakes together.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more for the baking sheet
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb. watercress, stemmed
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Nutritional Information

  • Calories (kcal) : 270
  • Fat Calories (kcal): 190
  • Fat (g): 22
  • Saturated Fat (g): 8
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g): 10
  • Cholesterol (mg): 35
  • Sodium (mg): 170
  • Carbohydrates (g): 17
  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Protein (g): 4

Preparation

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F.

    Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry. Put them on a baking sheet and lightly sprinkle with salt. Bake until tender when poked with a skewer, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.

    While the potatoes are cooling, heat 2 Tbs. of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the watercress. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, just until the watercress wilts, 1 to 2 minutes.

    Put the potatoes in a large bowl and break them into small chunks with a spoon. Add the watercress mixture and the mascarpone, mix to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide and shape the potato mixture into 16 equal patties, about 2 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. (The cakes can be made to this point up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated.)

    Heat the oven to 200°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Heat the remaining 3 Tbs. olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook the potato cakes until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer each batch to the baking sheet, season lightly with salt, and keep warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes before serving.

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  • Krispie| 12/14/2015

    这s was tasty and easy. I made it for,six adults and every last but was gone,

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    LisaWaddle| 12/22/2009

    These cakes achieve an amazing balance: rustic and homey, yet special enough to serve at a holiday dinner.

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