Sometimes the best recipes come from the simplest times. During the Great Depression, families learned to create delicious, filling meals using whatever they had on hand. These crispy potato cakes became a beloved staple because they required only a few inexpensive ingredients and turned a humble harvest into a comforting meal.
Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, these potato cakes are just as satisfying today as they were generations ago.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1 large egg
Optional for extra flavor:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Vegetable oil for frying
