Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of stuffed potato cakes, featuring a crispy golden exterior filled with savory ground meat and earthy mushrooms. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, bringing friends and loved ones together around the table. Easy to make and customizable, these potato cakes are sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
- 1 cup diced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and boil the potatoes until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- 2. Sauté the Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3. Add Meat and Mushrooms: Stir in ground meat and diced mushrooms. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and herbs if desired.
- 4. Combine Mixtures: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with the meat mixture, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
- 5. Shape into Cakes: Form patties about ½ inch thick. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- 6. Fry Until Golden Brown: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each cake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg