Floddies are a traditional Geordie creation to be served up with eggs, grilled tomatoes and sausages - if you have the appetite of a rugby player.

Ingredients - serves 4

200g potatoes, peeled
1 onion, peeled
150g bacon, finely chopped
50g self raising flour
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp olive oil
salt and black pepper

Method

Grate the potatoes, squeeze out any liquid and place in a bowl. Grate or finely chop the onions and add to the potatoes with the chopped bacon, flour and seasoning. Mix very well together and stir in the eggs to incorporate.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Divide the mixture into 4 and spoon into the pan - pat to flatten slightly into potato cakes. Fry over medium heat for about 4 minutes to brown then turn for a further 4-5 minutes until cooked through. drain on kitchen paper and serve up with eggs of your choice, grilled sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, black pudding...