🥔 Ingredients
For the Potato Base:
3 cups mashed potatoes (cold, leftover potatoes work best)
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Savory Filling:
1 cup ground beef, pork, or chicken (cooked and seasoned)
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For Frying:
2 eggs, beaten (for coating)
1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crispiness)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
In a skillet, cook ground meat with onion until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese. Let cool slightly.
Make the Potato Dough:
In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The mixture should be firm enough to shape—add more flour if needed.Assemble the Patties:
Take a small handful of the potato mixture and flatten it into a round disc.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat-cheese filling in the center.
Fold the edges over and shape into a patty, sealing the filling inside.
Dust lightly with flour.
Coat and Fry:
Dip each patty in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve:
Serve warm with sour cream, ranch dressing, or spicy mayo on the side.
✨ Tips
You can use leftover mashed potatoes — just ensure they’re firm, not too creamy.
Add chopped green onions, jalapeños, or bacon bits to the filling for extra flavor.
To make it healthier, you can air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.