Ham and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes

Name: Ham and Yukon Gold Potato Cakes
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (about) butter; 3 cups finely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 3 large leeks); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, coarsely grated, squeezed dry in kitchen towel; 4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

By Lane Crowther

March 31, 2003

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