Description
These Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes are a delightful combination of creamy mashed potatoes filled with savory mushrooms, pan-fried to golden perfection. A perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Cakes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (preferably chilled)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for frying)
Mushroom Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Mushroom Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until softened. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned. Set aside to cool.
- Make Potato Cakes: Mix mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and pepper. Divide into portions, flatten, add filling, seal, and form patties.
- Cook Potato Cakes: Fry in butter or oil until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm, chilled mashed potatoes for better shaping.
- Pair with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or herbed cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
