Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 3 potatoes, medium, russet or Yukon Gold
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Filling
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
For Frying
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly, then peel them.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Transfer the peeled potatoes to a large bowl and mash them thoroughly until a smooth puree is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the melted unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well with a spoon, then knead the mixture by hand until it forms a soft, cohesive dough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare your work surface by laying out a piece of plastic wrap and lightly greasing it with a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking spray. This will prevent the dough from sticking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Take a portion of the potato dough (about 2-3 tablespoons) and flatten it into a disc on the greased plastic wrap. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese in the center of the disc.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Gently fold the edges of the potato dough over the cheese, sealing it completely to form a compact, round or oval patty. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and cheese until all patties are formed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of dough should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Carefully place the potato patties into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to maintain temperature.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the Cheesy Potato Pancakes immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 3 potatoes, medium, russet or Yukon Gold
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Filling
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
For Frying
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly, then peel them.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Transfer the peeled potatoes to a large bowl and mash them thoroughly until a smooth puree is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the melted unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well with a spoon, then knead the mixture by hand until it forms a soft, cohesive dough.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare your work surface by laying out a piece of plastic wrap and lightly greasing it with a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking spray. This will prevent the dough from sticking.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Take a portion of the potato dough (about 2-3 tablespoons) and flatten it into a disc on the greased plastic wrap. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese in the center of the disc.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Gently fold the edges of the potato dough over the cheese, sealing it completely to form a compact, round or oval patty. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and cheese until all patties are formed.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of dough should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Carefully place the potato patties into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to maintain temperature.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the Cheesy Potato Pancakes immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min