Potato and Ham Cheese Patties
Potato and Ham Cheese Patties
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more, as needed
- black pepper, as needed
- garlic powder, as needed
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- diced ham, as needed
- mozzarella cheese, sliced into small pieces
- cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium-sized cubes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the potato cubes in a large pot. Add approximately 1 liter of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or fork until a smooth purée is formed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Season the mashed potatoes with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Add the egg and cornstarch, then mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Incorporate the diced ham into the potato mixture and mix until it is evenly distributed throughout.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Take a portion of the potato mixture (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it into a disc shape in your palm. Place a small piece of mozzarella cheese in the center. Carefully fold the potato mixture around the cheese to enclose it completely, then gently flatten it into a patty, ensuring the edges are well-sealed to prevent the cheese from escaping during cooking. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once the oil is hot (a small piece of potato mixture should sizzle when dropped in), carefully place the potato patties into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd it. Fry each patty for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min
- 9
Remove the fried patties from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is melted and stretchy.
⏱️ 2 min
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Potato and Ham Cheese Patties
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus more, as needed
- black pepper, as needed
- garlic powder, as needed
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- diced ham, as needed
- mozzarella cheese, sliced into small pieces
- cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium-sized cubes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the potato cubes in a large pot. Add approximately 1 liter of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and transfer them to a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or fork until a smooth purée is formed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Season the mashed potatoes with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Add the egg and cornstarch, then mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Incorporate the diced ham into the potato mixture and mix until it is evenly distributed throughout.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Take a portion of the potato mixture (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it into a disc shape in your palm. Place a small piece of mozzarella cheese in the center. Carefully fold the potato mixture around the cheese to enclose it completely, then gently flatten it into a patty, ensuring the edges are well-sealed to prevent the cheese from escaping during cooking. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once the oil is hot (a small piece of potato mixture should sizzle when dropped in), carefully place the potato patties into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd it. Fry each patty for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min - 9
Remove the fried patties from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is melted and stretchy.
⏱️ 2 min