This likewise has been a restaurant specialty and has been known as of great effect in drawing trade. It ought to be observed, however, that it takes a considerable allowance of butter in the pan to give the potatoes the fine yellow-brown, and appetizing flavor that will draw the people from a distance of many blocks to breakfast or supper.

Chop cold boiled potatoes quite fine and season with salt. Spread a spoonful of drippings or butter in an omelet-pan or small frying-pan and place the minced potatoes about an inch deep. Cook on top of the range like a cake, without stirring. Invert a plate that just fits the pan over the potatoes. Let them brown nicely and slowly, then turn over on to the plate. Push in the edge a little all around and serve on the same plate with the brown on top. There are oval shaped pans that make these suitable for a platter, and even in the round frying-pan it can be managed to give the cake the platter shape.