Description
Delicious Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes featuring creamy mashed potatoes filled with a savory ground beef and cheddar cheese mixture. Perfect as a main course or appetizer, these crispy, golden potato cakes are easy to prepare on the stovetop and make a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (chilled)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Beef Filling
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Frying and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes until softened. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese to combine.
- Prepare the Potato Dough: In a separate bowl, combine the chilled mashed potatoes with all-purpose flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until a soft dough forms that is easy to handle.
- Form the Stuffed Potato Cakes: Divide the potato dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disc shape. Place a spoonful of the beef and cheese filling in the center of each disc. Carefully fold the potato dough around the filling, sealing the edges tightly and gently flattening into patties.
- Fry the Potato Cakes: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry each potato cake for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the potato cakes if desired and serve warm as a delicious snack or main dish.
Notes
- Use cold, firm mashed potatoes to make shaping the cakes easier.
- These potato cakes freeze well; reheat in the oven or air fryer for a crispy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before forming the cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
