🧀🥔 Cheesy Potato Patties

Golden, crispy potato patties filled with melty cheese. Quick, budget-friendly, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish!

⭐ Why You’ll Love Them

• Simple pantry ingredients
• Crispy outside, soft inside
• Melty, cheesy goodness
• Great for kids and adults
• Ready in minutes

📝 Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
• 1 egg (optional, helps bind)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil for frying
  

  🍴 Instructions

  1. Make the Mixture

  1. Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, cornstarch, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until smooth and easy to shape.
  3. If too soft, add a little more cornstarch.

  2. Shape

  1. Form small balls or patties.
  2. Flatten slightly.

  3. Fry

  1. Heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Fry patties for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  3. Drain on paper towels.

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  ✨ Serve

  Serve hot with:

  • Ketchup
  • Sour cream
  • Mayo
  • Garlic sauce

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  💡 Tips

  • Cold mashed potatoes hold shape better
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan
  • Add diced ham for extra flavor
  • Air fryer: 200°C for 10–12 min, flipping once

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  🧾 Variations

  • Add corn or green onion
  • Swap cheese for parmesan
  • Stuff a cube of mozzarella in the center

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  💬 Engage Your Audience

  “Would you add bacon, corn, or extra cheese in yours?”

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