Potato Cakes With Goat Cheese ( Petites Galettes De Pommes De

A delicious melt in your mouth appetizer. For Zaar World Tour 8

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb potato, coarsely ground
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 2  scallions, finely chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  tablespoons sweet butter
• 2 (2 1/2ounce)  firm  goat cheese
•  salad greens and fresh thyme (to garnish)

Directions

1. Squeeze all of the liquid out of the potatoes with your hands, then add the thyme, garlic , scallions and seasonings.
2. Heat half the oil and butter in a non stick frying pan. Drop two large spoonfuls of the potato mixture in the oil, press down with spoon. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain. Repeat with rest of mixture, keeping the others warm.
3. Preheat the broiler.
4. Cut the cheese into 4 slices. Place on potato cakes and broil until the cheese is golden. Garnish with sprigs of thyme and salad greens. Serve immediately.