Cheesy Stuffed Potato Cakes 🥔🧀

Golden, crispy potato cakes with a soft, herby center and gooey melted cheese—perfect for snacks, sides, or party platters.

Ingredients 🛒

• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (or a mix for best cheese pull)
• ½ cup flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup fresh parsley or green onions, finely chopped
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Mash: While potatoes are still warm, mash thoroughly until smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. Mix: Add egg, flour, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.
3. Stuff: Take a small amount of potato mixture, flatten in your hand, place shredded cheese in the center, and seal into a patty.
4. Dust: Lightly coat each patty with flour to prevent sticking.
5. Fry: Heat oil in skillet. Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve: Drain on paper towels. Enjoy hot with dipping sauce or sour cream.

Tips 🌟

• Extra crispy: Double‑coat patties in flour before frying.
• Flavor twist: Add chili flakes or smoked paprika to the mix.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic aioli or marinara sauce.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes
• Servings: 8–10 cakes

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Cheesy Stuffed Potato Cakes—crispy outside, gooey inside 🥔🧀🔥”

• Comment prompt: “Would you dip them in sour cream or marinara?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next snack craving.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy bites.” • “Simple steps, bold comfort.”