Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- ½ lb ground beef or ground chicken
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or mixed seasoning
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add garlic and ground meat. Cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with egg and flour until smooth and shapeable.
- Take a portion of the potato mixture, flatten it in your palm, add a spoonful of the meat filling, and cover with more potato. Shape into a patty.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potatoes work well if thick and not watery.
- Add cheese to the meat mixture for extra richness.
- Mix chopped herbs into the potato mix for more flavor.
- Can be baked instead of fried for a lighter option.
- Serve with salad, yogurt sauce, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
