Description
Indulge in the warmth of Stuffed Potato Cakes—crispy on the outside and bursting with a savory filling of ground meat and earthy mushrooms. This delightful dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table. With a golden crust and customizable ingredients, these cakes offer a delicious adventure for your taste buds, making them an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 3 medium Russet potatoes)
- 1 cup ground beef or turkey (or chicken)
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks. Boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- Sauté the Filling: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ground meat; cook until browned.
- Add Mushrooms: Stir in chopped mushrooms and cook until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat; mix in cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Form Cakes: Scoop about ¼ cup mashed potatoes into your palm, flatten it, place filling in the center, fold over, and shape into patties.
- Fry Cakes: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each cake until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg