Description
Savor the crunch of golden potato pancakes filled with a luscious cheesy beef mixture. These stuffed potato pancakes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or as a delightful appetizer. The contrast between the crispy exterior and the savory filling is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly before mashing.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with eggs and flour until smooth.
- Scoop potato mixture into your hands, flatten slightly, add cheesy beef filling, and shape into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute ground beef with turkey or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the filling. Leftover meats or veggies can also be used as filling options.