How to make potato and cheese pancakes very easily

These potato pancakes with a crispy crust and soft interior are a practical and delicious option.

Discover how to prepare savory potato and cheese pancakes, a perfect recipe for those looking for an easy and delicious starter or appetizer.

Unlike traditional pancakes, these little pies have a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside, with an irresistible flavor that can be enhanced with the sauce of your choice.

Ingredients

• • 600 g potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Chopped parsley to taste
  • 1 medium egg
  • 45 g wheat flour
  • 60 g grated mozzarella cheese

• Breadcrumbs (for coating)
• Oil for greasing your hands and frying
  

  Detailed Step by Step

  Prepare the Potatoes:

  1. Cook the potatoes : Wash the potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Alternatively, cook in boiling water until tender.
  2. Wait and peel : Let the potatoes cool for 5 minutes after cooking, then peel them.

  Kneading and Seasoning:

  3. 3. Mash the potatoes : Use a masher or fork to mash the potatoes well.
     4. Add seasonings and ingredients : Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, egg and wheat flour. Mix until a homogeneous dough forms.
  3. Add the cheese : Add the grated mozzarella cheese to the dough and mix again.

  Form the Tartlets:

  6. Shape the tartlets : With your hands greased with oil, form the dough into balls and roll each one in breadcrumbs. Flatten the balls to form tartlets.
  7. Prepare for frying : Arrange the tartlets on a cutting board or plate. This recipe makes approximately 14 tartlets.

  Frying the Tartlets:

  8. Fry the tartlets : Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the tartlets until golden brown on both sides.
  9. Drain excess oil : Place the fried tartlets on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.

  Serve:

  10. Serve with sauce : Serve the hot tarts with ketchup, mayonnaise or your favorite sauce.
      

      Important Tips

      • Storage : The tartlets can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days before frying.
      • Customization : Try different seasonings and cheeses to vary the flavor of the tarts.
      • Extra crunch : For an even crispier texture, replace the breadcrumbs with panko.

      These potato and cheese pancakes are an excellent choice for those looking for a practical, tasty and versatile recipe.

      With a deliciously crispy crust and a soft interior, these tarts are perfect for any occasion, guaranteed to earn rave reviews from all your guests!