Cheese Stuffed Potato Cakes
If you love mashed potatoes and melted cheese, these little potato cakes are going to be right up your alley! They're made with a soft, buttery potato dough, filled with mozzarella, and cooked in a skillet until golden.
Equipment
- Potato Peeler
- Cutting board and knife
- Colander
- Large mixing bowl
- potato masher
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Ingredientsfor Cooking the Potatoes:
- 4 potatoes
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Ingredients for Potato Cakes:
- ½ stick butter 56 grams
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup flour 120 grams
- Garlic powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, remove any eyes, and cut them into evenly sized pieces. Rinse well.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot with the water, salt, and garlic powder. Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a fork slides easily through them. Drain well.
- Transfer the hot potatoes to a large bowl. Add the butter and mash until smooth. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, until warm rather than hot.
- Add the egg, flour, and adjust the salt and garlic powder if needed. Mix with your hands, gently kneading until the ingredients are incorporated and the dough no longer sticks to your hands.
- Rub a little oil on your hands and roll a portion of dough into a ball. Press the center with your knuckles to form a pocket.
- Fill the pocket with shredded mozzarella. Close the dough around the cheese and gently shape it into a round cake. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potato cakes and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until golden underneath.
- Flip the cakes carefully and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes, until golden on both sides and heated through. Adjust the heat as needed and serve warm.
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Notes
- Starchy potatoes make a creamier mash, but you can use any type of potato.
- Mash the potatoes while they’re hot, then let them cool until warm before adding the egg.
- If you prefer, substitute rice flour for the all-purpose flour. The texture may vary, so check that the dough holds together before filling it.
- You can replace the mozzarella with another cheese that melts well, or fill the cakes with cooked shredded chicken, shredded beef, or seasoned ground beef.