Description
Crispy, golden cheesy stuffed potato cakes deliver comfort on a plate, blending creamy interiors with irresistible crunch. Polish-inspired comfort combines potato goodness and melted cheese, promising a delightful bite you’ll savor to the last morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Transform boiled potatoes into a velvety consistency by thoroughly mashing them in a mixing bowl until smooth and lump-free.
- Incorporate flavor enhancers including shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, fresh green onions, tangy sour cream, and season with salt and pepper. Blend ingredients meticulously until uniformly distributed.
- Create uniform potato cakes by scooping approximately two tablespoons of mixture and gently forming compact, round patties with consistent thickness.
- Develop a crispy exterior by methodically coating each patty: first dust with all-purpose flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally roll in breadcrumbs for complete coverage.
- Prepare a skillet with vegetable oil, heating to medium temperature (around 350°F) to ensure even cooking and golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully place breaded potato cakes into hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich, golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Transfer fried potato cakes onto paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with additional chopped green onions and a generous dollop of sour cream for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking by ensuring your hands are slightly wet when shaping potato cakes, which helps create smooth, uniform patties.
- Maximize Crispiness by using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy exterior.
- Customize Dietary Needs by substituting bacon with vegetarian bacon bits or omitting for a vegetarian version, and using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free alternative.
- Enhance Flavor Variations by experimenting with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack to create unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg