Potato Sunflowers

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1972

  • About

Shaggy shreds make the potato petals of this country favorite

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • ¼ c. melted shortening or salad oil
  • Salt

Method

  • Coarsely shred peeled potatoes.
  • Heat shortening in heavy skillet. Drop rounded tablespoons of potatoes in fat. Spread a little, keeping the cakes thin. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper toweling; sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Serve at once.