Blue cheese and potato cakes Recipe

Blue cheese and potato cakes Recipe

  • 250g/9oz ready-made mashed potato
  • 85g/3oz Stilton, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 1 tbsp port
  • 2 rashers streaky bacon, fried until crisp, to serve
  1. Place the mashed potato, cheese and flour into a bowl and mix well. Using your hands, shape the mixture into two patties.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan. Fry the potato cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown.
  3. Place the watercress into a bowl with the remaining tablespoon of oil and the port and stir well.
  4. To serve, divide the dressed watercress among two small serving plates and place the potato cakes on top. Top with the crisp fried bacon.