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)
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
If o make these with leftover mashed potatoes, how many cups would I need? Also would they still turn out? Mashed potatoes have other ingredients in them as well?
Hi Lindy, that would be 5 cups mashed potatoes. I definitely think these will work with mashed potatoes with ingredients as long as you use the starch. Enjoy!
Awesome! Thank you! I love your recipes! 🥰
Add some sage …yummy
Add scallions?
Looks like she did, there’s at least 7 ingredients visible in these “2 ingredient” potato cakes.
Super easy to make and the whole fam loved them! I stuffed with ground beef too 🙂
Hi Dina, that sounds so delicious! Thanks for the tip and feedback! <3
Hi Stella. Would these do well if you make ahead? If so would you freeze then or just put in the fridge?
Refry or reheat!
Hi Jacqueline, definitely these will hold amazing if you make them ahead and cook on the spot. They cook very quickly. If you prep a day before -fridge – if more days then go with the freezer! Enjoy!
Should you fry first then freeze?
Hi Michelle, either way.. I would not fry.
If frozen, thaw first or ok to cook from frozen?
These look amazing, and I plan on making them with sauteed veggies too, onion, mushroom, spinach, etc. Can you bake in the oven? How hot and how long?
Hi Barbs, thanks so much! yes you can bake these – I would do 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. You may need to lightly brush with olive oil and maybe sprinkle with parmesan to get the golden brown exterior aesthetic!
you should tell people to let the mashed potatoes cool before handling to mix in the starch,, and it’s absolutely not 2 ingredients,, it’s 6 ingredients. 🤔
oh please. be thankful that people share such great recipes, 2 or 6 ingredients what’s the problem?
Hello, what can be a replacement for potato starch or it has to be added in to be perfect
tapioca starch or arrowroot powder or cornstarch
AGREED BARBARA! 🤦🏻♀️
Sad some people just live to find pleasure in putting negativity into peoples lives.
This recipe is amazing 🤩
So grateful to these amazing chefs who share their time and recipes! ♥️
That feels a lot like common sense, because no one I know – not even my kids – would handle steaming hot mashed taters like that. Calm down and think about things before posting something harsh and negative on the internet.
Ever heard of common sense? They really need to start teaching that in school because there are sure alot of you running around without it!
Hey Julie, mind your manners and bite your tongue. It was a delicious recipe
Have you tried making these with sweet potatoes?
Hi Winona, I haven’t yet but I’m sure it would be delicious!
can I do them in an air fryer instead of the stove?
Absolutely yes!
Would an air fryer work? And how long/temp would you suggest if so?
Yes an air fryer would work with this recipe – 375 for 7 minutes or until golden bronw
cant wait to try this! looks so good!
You are going to love Joan!
Popped up on my feed and decided to make them. They came out delicious 😋
Hi Mary, thank you for trying them out!
Delish! My fam LOVED it!
Hi Zara, so happy everyone enjoyed them!
My husband sent me this recipe and I want to try it.. do you have a,video of it? the steps I mean, sometimes that helps to see it. Thank you!
Hi Jenny, the video is posted at the top of the post! Enjoy!
Does the mixture need to be cool before you fry them?
Hi Jane, no it doesn’t have to be cool. Just cool enough to be able to form your cakes with your hands so you don’t burn yourself!
I was just wondering if I did not have cornstarch or potato starch what would you recommend
Hi Mio, I would recommend all purpose flour
Do not recommend. I waisted potatoes and a lot of starch. Never got thick. to a consistency to mold. Used 2 cups of starch until I threw it all away.
Hi Stephanie, i’m so sorry the recipe didn’t work out for you
Don’t remove the peel from the potatoes so that it doesn’t become mushie. We never remove the peel until it’s done then we just remove the skin and the potatoes keep their form. Also, dont overcook them.
to keep portraits from being mushy, boil them whole with a slight cut in the peel. it takes longer to boil but the water doesn’t waterlog the potatoes. some potatoes absorb more water than others. when the potatoes are cooked, it’s very easy to pull the peaking off and they won’t be so waterlogged.
So no to flour? That’s all I have and since I do not eat a lot of potatoes or use the corn or potatoe starch I really do not want to buy it.
I just asking you what about potatoe flour can put in potatoes in the bowl right.
Lady, I don’t think you know how to count there are more than two ingredients starch, salt pepper, and cheese.
We loved this recipe and can’t wait to try it with other fillings too. 🤩
HI Jessie, thanks for trying this recipe – I need to try different fillings too!
Hi:) Ty for the recipe, What is on top? ( Green)? Ty in advance.
fresh parsley!
Fantastic. Fun to make! Kinda burnt my hands because I was impatient lol
I dont have corn starch can I use corn flour or plain flour?
I’m having issues with the dough sticking to my hands. Did I not use enough corn starch?
Yummm can’t wait to make ! I love Polish potato pierogi with cheese and this reminds me of it ! Thank you for sharing 😃
Hi Susan, I hope you enjoyed them1!!
hello Stella,
I was wondering, would these work with instant mash potatoes?
Hi Vi, I’m not sure since ive never used instant mashed potatoes. IF you try it and the consistency is too runny, add more potato starch!
Thanks you beautiful, I love all your recipes!!!
Could you tell me how to make “panqué de linaza”?
I used to get it for my SON on Starbuck but now it’s so expensive☹️
Thank you a lots🥰
These were amazing!!! Husband bbq’d them (which was a little rough) and they were to die for!
Hi Kay, That’s awesome! Glad they were enjoyed!
Omgosh! This is going to become a staple in my home. Love that the 2 ingredients are so simple and give us an amazing base to add additional ingredients into. I read the comment saying you should warn people to not work with them while hot, lol….My thought was that they would accept the starch better while hot, so I used a hand masher to incorporate the starch while I mashed hot. Worked out perfectly! By the time I was done, the mixture was the perfect temp to make the cakes. Thank you, Stella
HI Lisa, That’s a great tip! Thank you for sharing your feedback with everyone!