Fergie's Sweet Potato & Panela Cakes

I have a new found fascination with Sweet Potatoes.  They are so tasty and the texture is just perfect!  My mother came over with some Panela Cheese... I had never used it before and after careful research figured out exactly what I would be making.  My kids love potato pancakes and hiding veggies in them is so easy! 

2 Sweet Potatoes

3 Russet Potatoes

1/4 Cup Onions, Diced (I used caramelized onions)

1 Cup Panela Cheese, Crumbled 

1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper

1/2 Teaspoon Chile Powder 

2-3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil (do not use olive oil)

Place the sweet potatoes and the russets in a large pot, cover with water and bring to boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until you can stick a fork through the largest potato... 

Peel the potatoes... 

Using a masher or a large fork mash the potatoes... they should not be over mashed... 

This is Panela cheese... can be found in most supermarkets... look for it where the Mexican Cheeses are. 

Crumble the cheese and add to the bowl... 

Add the onions, chile powder, pepper, and salt... 

Gently mix everything... 

I used a medium cookie scooper... 

Heat the oil and place the cakes... 

Remember that everything in this cake is cooked... so you are only browning the cakes...