Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these crispy stuffed potato cakes, golden on the outside and bursting with cheesy, savory goodness—ideal for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth in a pot.
- Mix in cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper while warm.
- Shape into half-inch thick patties.
- Dip each patty in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or sautéed vegetables to the mixture. Leftover mashed potatoes work wonderfully for this recipe—reduce waste while enjoying delicious treats.