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Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes: Crispy Bliss You’ll Crave

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes are crispy, savory treats perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 3 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Mushroom Filling
  • 2 cups mushrooms (any variety, chopped) adds earthy flavor
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped) brings sweetness
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) infuses aromatic goodness
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried) enhances savory profile
For Coating and Frying
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs provides crunch
  • olive oil enough for frying
For Garnish
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes, then drain and mash until smooth.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, then add mushrooms and garlic, cooking until browned.
  3. Combine mushroom mixture with mashed potatoes, cheese, and egg, mixing until well combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into patties about 3 inches in diameter.
  5. Coat each patty with breadcrumbs on both sides.
  6. Fry the cakes in heated olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer the cakes to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes are versatile and can be customized with different cheese or mushrooms.

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