Name: Potato and bacon fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Bacon and potato fritters; 750 gram potatoes; 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup self-raising flour; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 sprig rosemary; 90 gram butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; poached eggs, to serve; fresh dill sprigs, to serve; sour cream, to serve

Potato and bacon fritters

Crispy, salty and filling, these delicious bacon and potato fritters make a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner dish, especially when topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs and runny poached eggs.

Makes 8

Prep

15M

Cook

25M

Total

40M

Ingredients

Bacon and potato fritters

750 gram potatoes

2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup self-raising flour

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon milk

1 sprig rosemary

90 gram butter

1/4 cup olive oil

poached eggs, to serve

fresh dill sprigs, to serve

sour cream, to serve

Method

Bacon and potato fritters

1.Peel and grate potatoes, squeeze out excess moisture.

2.Transfer to a bowl with bacon, eggs, flour, parmesan, milk and rosemary.

3.Season to taste and mix well. Shape mixture into 8 rounds (about 1/3 cup each). In a large frying pan, heat butter and olive oil on high.

4.Cook fritters in batches of two to three, for 3-4 minutes each side, flattening slightly, until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve topped with poached eggs, sour cream and fresh dill sprigs.

Poach eggs in a frying pan of gently simmering water with a splash of vinegar until cooked to taste.
Note

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