These simple potato patties with cheese and garlic win you over with their flavor and easy preparation. The base is boiled potatoes; you only need to add a few common ingredients and pan-fry them until golden. A great choice for a hearty lunch or a quick hot dinner.
Quick overview:
- Prep: 15 min | Cooking: 25 min | Total: 40 min
- Servings: 9–10 patties (serves about 4) | Difficulty: Easy
- Great for: a hearty lunch, a hot dinner
- Make ahead: no
- Storage: in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Serving idea: with a fresh yogurt dip or sour cream
- Main ingredient: boiled potatoes
Ingredients
(US measures, with metric in brackets)
- 1 lb 2 oz (500 g) potatoes
- 3 oz (80 g) hard cheese such as cheddar or Gouda, about 3/4 cup shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided between boiling and seasoning)
- A pinch of black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 tablespoons)
- Water, for boiling the potatoes
For garnish
- A handful of chopped green onions
Instructions
- Put the whole unpeeled potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add salt and boil for about 15 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly, so they are easier to handle and the eggs do not curdle later in the warm mixture.
- Peel the potatoes and grate them on the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl.
- Grate the cheese into the potatoes, then add the eggs, pressed garlic, salt and black pepper.
- Stir everything thoroughly with a spoon until you have a compact mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Using two spoons, shape patties from the mixture right in the pan and fry them until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle the finished patties with chopped green onion for flavor and looks, and serve.
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Tips and Storage
- If the mixture seems too loose (it depends on how watery the potatoes are), stir in a spoonful of breadcrumbs or all-purpose flour.
- Place the fried patties on a paper towel, which absorbs the excess oil.
- Store leftover patties in the refrigerator. Before serving, reheat them briefly in a dry skillet to bring back their crispness.
Variations
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili powder or a finely chopped hot pepper to the mixture.
- You can replace part of the hard cheese with smoked cheese, which gives the patties a stronger aroma and richer flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use raw potatoes?
This particular recipe is built on the texture of boiled potatoes, which makes the patties extra tender. With raw potatoes you get classic potato pancakes, which need longer frying and a different ratio of ingredients (for example, added flour and marjoram).
Can the patties be baked in the oven?
Yes, you can bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, until golden. They will not be as crisp as pan-fried ones.
The recipe is based on a version by KAZAN, adapted by the We Cook With Love team.
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