Cheese Stuffed Potato Cakes (2 Ingredients)
We could not stop eating these cheesy potato fritters.
My daughter had found this simple recipe on TikTok and I knew we had to share it. Its a simple recipe with only 2 ingredients – yes potato starch is only made from potatoes. And its super delicious and perfect for a side dish, breakfast or snack time.
And HI this recipe is perfect for leftover mash potatoes this holiday season, so make sure you save this post! You can customize them and add any filling that gets you going like sauteed spinach and feta cheese – YES – or sauteed mushrooms.
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Cheesy Stuffed Potato Cakes (2 Ingredients)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs gold potatoes, peeled
- 2/3 cup potato starch (or corn starch)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz fontina cheese, cubed small (or mozzarella)
- olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Slice the peeled potatoes into small chunks. Once the water is boiling add in the taters and salt the water with 1 tsp salt. Bring back to a boil and then set your timer for about 10 minutes or until your potatoes are tender and mashable.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and use a fork to mash them mostly smooth. Add in the potato starch and salt and pepper. Combine using your clean hands, to 'push' the starch into the potatoes, until a smooth dough forms.
- Form about 1/4 cup size balls and flatten them out as best you can. Add 2-3 small cubes of your cheese to the center and close them up. Now, gently flatten this out into a disc. Repeat.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to your pan and heat on medium high. Add in the potato cakes and cook about 3-4 minutes per side. Lower heat if they start cook too quickly. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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Can I use tapioca starch instead?
Hi Doris YES!
Can these be made in the air fryer and if so, which temp and for how long?
Mixed normal potatoes and sweet potatoes. Added blitzed garlic, salt and black pepper. Used arrow root starch/powder, added to potatoes while hot and mashed altogether. Used normal cheddar cheese. Delicious!!!
had it with tzatziki sauce (used cellary + capsicum instead of cucumber for tzatziki)
Thank you Stella!!!
Hi Lua, Sounds incredible! Thanks for sharing those tips! I’m so glad they were enjoyed!
I made these tonight, I added spinach and mozzarella.
They were the rage!
I can’t wait to experiment with different flavor stuffings.
Thank you!
that looks incredibly delicious 😋. I’m going to make them today. thanks for sharing 🙏
Easy
Oh my – sounds so good! I think the addition of garlic and herbs would be great as well!
Sounds so good and easy!
Ummm amazing. And easy! I added roasted 4 garlic cloves and fresh herbs (rosemary, chives and thyme) to the mix before making patties. I used Munster cheese bc that’s all I had. Aaaaamazing
Delish!
These are sooooo yummy !! The kids loved them too ! Thank you so much Stella for taking the time to share this delight with the world. ❤ Happy Tummy equals Happy Mummy 😋
Hi Terri, Awww thats so cute! I love it!
Thanks for the kind feedback! Cheers!
These look amazing! So many cheese options I would like to try, plus I might add chives or green onions. I like that I can freeze before frying.
Was wondering as snother reviewer, if frozen, do you thaw or go right to fry or bake from frozen,?
Thankyou for the recipe and it’s so delicious 😋
Glad you liked the cakes!