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🥔🧀 Stuffed Potato Cakes 🧀🥔

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Stuffed Potato Cakes are a delightful and satisfying dish perfect for any meal. These crispy, golden cakes are filled with a delicious savory stuffing, making them an irresistible treat for everyone.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🥔 4 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🌿 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
  • 🌿 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 🥩 1/2 cup cooked ground meat (optional)
  • 🧀 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 🌿 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🌽 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 🌿 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Potato Dough:

  1. Mash the boiled potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the egg, flour, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to form a dough. Set aside.

Make the Stuffing:

  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  2. If using, add the cooked ground meat and frozen peas. Cook until heated through.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese, fresh herbs, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Form the Potato Cakes:

  1. Take a handful of the potato dough and flatten it in your palm to form a small patty.
  2. Place a spoonful of the stuffing mixture in the center of the patty.
  3. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and seal it to form a ball. Flatten the ball gently to form a cake.
  4. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing.

Fry the Potato Cakes:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the stuffed potato cakes in batches, cooking each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Serve:
Serve the stuffed potato cakes warm, with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Preparation time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Servings:

8 potato cakes

Calories:

250 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the ground meat and increase the amount of cheese and vegetables in the stuffing.
  • These potato cakes can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the stuffing for a spicy kick.

Enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness of Stuffed Potato Cakes! 🥔🧀