Ingredients

  • 1 lb idaho potato, peeled and cut into large pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup dried breadcrumbs or 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain and mash lightly with a fork or potato masher.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick pan, and saute the onion, garlic, and rosemary for 2 minutes, until the onion is softened.
  • Add the spinach to the pan and stir until spinach is heated through.
  • Combine the sauteed vegetables, cooked potatoes, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Using an 8-ounce scoop as a measure, form the mixture into 10 griddlecakes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan.
  • Saute the griddlecakes until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Place the griddlecakes on a baking pan in the center of the oven for 10 minutes to cook through.
  • Serve with marinara or your favorite sauce.