Description
Stuffed potato pancakes are a delicious fusion dish combining crispy golden latkes with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, holiday meals, or as an appetizer, these pancakes offer a satisfying crunch, juicy filling, and gooey cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour for substitution)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: paprika, cumin, parsley, or dill for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the potato mixture: Grate the potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. Mix with egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the beef filling: Sauté ground beef, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a skillet until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Assemble the pancakes: Place a spoonful of the potato mixture in your hand, add a portion of beef filling and shredded cheese, then enclose it with more potato mixture to form a patty.
- Fry the patties: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle additional cheese on top of each pancake and let it melt slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thoroughly squeeze excess moisture from grated potatoes to ensure crispiness.
- Incorporate spices like paprika, cumin, or fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion, Eastern European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg