Description
Stuffed Potato Cakes with meat and mushrooms, a savory and crispy dish ideal for snacks, appetizers, or meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900 g) potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 11.64 ounces (330 g) ground turkey or beef
- 5.29 ounces (150 g) mushrooms, wiped and finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Peel and boil potatoes until tender. Drain thoroughly and mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool completely. (Tip: Heat mashed potatoes in the pot for 30 seconds after draining to remove excess moisture.)
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick pan. Add onion and cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 6–7 minutes until moisture evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown.
- Add ground meat, paprika, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until moisture is absorbed. Stir in 2 teaspoons flour and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Transfer filling to a food processor, add tomato paste, and pulse briefly until mixture becomes sticky (do not puree). Adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
- To mashed potatoes, add egg, salt, and flour. Mix with a spoon or masher until flour is incorporated. On a floured surface, gently bring dough together (it will be soft). Divide dough in half, roll each half into a log, and cut each log into 7 pieces.
- Flatten each piece into a round shape. Place 1–1.5 tablespoons filling in the center, fold edges to seal, and gently flatten into patties. Dust hands with flour if dough is sticky.
- Heat 1½ tablespoons oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd pan; wipe pan clean between batches.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are completely cooled to avoid sticky dough.
- Reheat mashed potatoes as needed to remove excess moisture for better dough consistency.
- You can substitute turkey with beef based on preference.
- Overcrowding the pan can result in uneven cooking, cook in batches.
- Adjust seasoning levels based on taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks/Appetizers
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato cake
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
