Main Dishes
Potato Cheese Patties: Crispy Garlic Fritters Made From Boiled Potatoes, Done in 40 Minutes
Quick potato cheese patties with garlic, made from boiled potatoes and pan-fried until golden.
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.
- If the mixture is too loose, stir in a spoonful of breadcrumbs or flour.
- Drain the fried patties on paper towels; reheat leftovers in a dry skillet to re-crisp.
- Oven option: bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes on parchment; less crisp.
- Variations: add chili, or replace part of the cheese with smoked cheese.