Potato Cakes

I had a little clear out in my pantry today and a sheet of A4 paper slid out of one of my recipe books. A recipe for potato cakes I must have scribbled down years ago. I love finding long forgotten recipes. They always make me feel cosy and nostalgic. These potato cakes are a great side dish, or make a big one and serve with a salad for the hungrier moments.

Ingredients

8 large potatoes, peeled and diced

110g butter

170g mayonnaise

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp onion seasoning or 1/2 onion chopped finely

1 tsp basil (optional)

salt & pepper

milk & butter

Method

1.Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil

2.Add the potatoes and boil until tender, then drain

3.Mash the potatoes adding a enough milk a little bit at a time to make a smooth paste

4.Add the butter and mayonnaise, blend together until the mixture is light and fluffy

5.Season with salt & pepper

6.Add the beaten egg and blend in the onion

7.Flatten the potato mix into 8 cakes (or one large one)

8.In a large frying pan melt enough butter to coat the bottom

9.Brown the cake/s evenly on both sides until golden

Serves : 8 or 4 if 2 each

Preparation time : 5 mins

Cooking time : 30 - 40 mins