🥔 Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes with Savory Meat Filling
Golden, pan-fried mashed potato patties filled with juicy, seasoned meat — these stuffed potato pancakes are the perfect comfort food. Crispy on the outside, creamy and savory on the inside, they make an ideal appetizer, snack, or hearty side dish. Bonus: they freeze beautifully for make-ahead meals!
📝 Ingredients
For the Potato Dough:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (cooled; leftover mashed potatoes work great)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Savory Meat Filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef or ground chicken
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions for freshness
For Frying:
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- Optional: 1 tbsp butter for extra crispiness
