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POTATO CHEESE PANCAKES Stack of crispy potato cheese pancakes with melted cheese stretching between them

Potato Cheese Pancakes

Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, thesePotato Cheese Pancakes are a comforting treat everyone will love.
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Course: Main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: European, Italian
Keyword: cheesy pancakes, Mozzarella pancakes, potato pancakes, savory breakfast
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9 pancakes
Calories: 108kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 500 g 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cut into medium chunks)
  • 90 g ¾ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for coating)
  • 4 g 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for a subtle sweet note)
  • Salt to taste, for seasoning the potato mix
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • 30 g 1 oz Mozzarella cheese (chopped, or any stretchy cheese like Cheddar or Swiss)
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into medium-sized chunks.
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  • Drain and immediately mash the hot potatoes using a fork, potato masher, or potato ricer until smooth and creamy.
    "Mashed potatoes being mixed in a glass bowl with a whisk, preparing for potato cheese pancakes.
  • Add flour, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until the dough is soft but not sticky; adjust flour if needed.
  • Flour your hands lightly and scoop about 2 ice cream scoops (≈ 4 cm / 1.5 inch) of potato mixture.
  • Flatten the potato portion into a disc, place 1 teaspoon of chopped Mozzarella in the center, then fold and roll to form a ball.
    A hand holding a ball of mashed potato dough for potato cheese pancakes
  • Gently flatten the ball into a small patty, coat all sides lightly with flour, and place on a floured plate or parchment paper.
  • Repeat the process with remaining potato mixture until all pancakes are formed, yielding about 9 pancakes.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with 2 tablespoon of oil.
  • Cook each pancake for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
    Fried potato cheese pancakes cooking in a skillet, with golden crispy edges.
  • Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil, then serve immediately.

Notes

These potato pancakes are golden, crispy, and filled with gooey cheese. Perfect for brunch, a cozy breakfast, or a side dish, they bring a warm, comforting flavor to any meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 108kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 120mg (5%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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