Smashed Potato Cake

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.5 cup bacon crumbled cooked
• 1 large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.5 cup green onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 3.5 cups panko bread crumbs divided
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup cheddar shredded
• 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
• 6 cups yukon gold potatoes cubed (1-inch)

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven, combine potatoes and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender.
2. Drain well and mash.
3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, 2 cups panko, egg, cheese, bacon, onion, butter, sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form potatoes into 3-inch patties; dredge in remaining panko.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add potato patties, and cook, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until brown and crisp.
6. Serve immediately.