Description
Golden, crispy mashed potato pancakes stuffed with a savory pork meat filling, pan-fried until crunchy outside and tender inside for a comforting, hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for filling)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground pork, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook until browned and fully cooked. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Take a scoop of potato mixture, flatten in your hand, add a spoonful of meat filling, and seal with more potato mixture.
- Form into a pancake shape.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry pancakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Cold mashed potatoes work best for shaping.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Serve with sour cream, gravy, or mustard.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired