Potato and Cream Cheese Fritters

Name: Potato and Cream Cheese Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 12–14
Ingredients: 60 g (2 oz) cream cheese; 250 g (8 oz) potatoes; oil, for cooking; pinch of dry mustard; 2 eggs, separated

Preparation info

Makes
12–14

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
50 min

Appears in

Potatoes

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

About

These fritters are simple, versatile and delicious. Serve them with beef, or try them as an appetiser with apple sauce or fruit chutney, or for breakfast with bacon and eggs.

Ingredients

250 g (8 oz) potatoes
60 g (2

Starter
Side dish
Breakfast
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Peel the potatoes, coarsely grate them and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry on paper towels or a tea towel.
Mix the cream cheese and egg yolks together until smooth, then season with salt, freshly ground pepper and dry mustard.
Whisk the egg whites in a small, dry bowl until stiff peaks form. Careful