Description
Indulge in these crispy stuffed potato cakes, bursting with savory flavors and perfect for any occasion. Quick to make and even quicker to devour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) and spices (paprika)
- ½ cup flour
- Vegetable or olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender (about 20 minutes). Drain, cool slightly, and peel.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté chopped onion in a pan until golden brown (around 5 minutes). Add herbs and spices.
- Mix sautéed onions into the mashed potatoes along with cheese and any additional fillings.
- Shape the mixture into patties, about half an inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry each patty until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like bacon, spinach, or mushrooms to customize your cakes. For extra crispiness, bake the fried cakes in the oven for a few minutes after frying.