Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

  • flour
  • salt, cayenne
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • 2 cups potatoes, coarsely shredded
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 5 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled
  • butter
  • panko
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  1. Combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 salt, egg, potatoes, scallion, and 3 tbsp sunflower seeds.  Shape into 4 patties and dredge with panko.
  2. In a small saucepan melt 1 tbsp of butter.  Stir in 1 tbsp of flour and cook for 2 minutes.  Add the milk and cook until slightly thickened.  Stir in the cheese until it has melted.  Season with salt and cayenne to taste.
  3. Heat some olive oil in a skillet and panfry the cakes on both sides.
  4. Serve the cakes with the sauce and the remaining 2 tbsp of seeds sprinkled on top. 

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