Stuffed potato cakes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with gooey, savory goodness. Here’s a delicious and easy recipe you’ll love:
⭐ Stuffed Potato Cakes (Crispy + Cheesy + Savory)
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 cakes)
For the potato mixture:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 egg
- ½ cup flour (plus extra if needed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
For the filling (choose one or mix):
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- OR: cooked ground meat (beef/chicken/turkey)
- OR: sautéed mushrooms + onions
- OR: spinach + feta
- Add herbs like parsley or chives if desired
For frying:
- Oil for pan-frying
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Make the potato dough
- Mash the boiled potatoes with butter until smooth.
- Add egg, flour, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more flour.
2. Prep the filling
Use cheese, cooked meat, or veggies—anything that fits inside and doesn’t release too much liquid.
3. Shape the cakes
- Flour your hands lightly.
- Take a small ball of potato dough and flatten it into a disc.
- Place 1–2 tbsp of filling in the center.
- Fold edges over the filling and seal tightly.
- Flatten gently into a patty.
4. Cook
- Heat a skillet with a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
- Fry the cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Let rest on a paper towel.
⭐ Serving Ideas
- Serve with sour cream, garlic yogurt sauce, or sweet chili sauce.
- Great as a side dish, snack, or vegetarian main.
- They reheat beautifully in an air fryer.
If you want, I can give you a cheese-only version, a spicy version, or a Ukrainian-inspired stuffed potato cake (zrazy)!
