These Cheesy Meat and Potato Patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavorful minced meat, creamy potatoes, and a cheesy surprise. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal, these patties are a versatile and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Patties:
Boiled eggs: 2, finely chopped
Cheese: 100 g (3.5 oz), grated
Butter: 2 tablespoons
Bread: 300 g, diced
Milk: 150 ml (⅔ cup), warm
Minced meat: 500 g (1 lb)
Egg: 1 large
Onion: 1, finely chopped
Garlic: 1 clove, minced
Salt: To taste
Black pepper: To taste
Flour: 150 g (1 cup)
For the Potato Coating:
Potatoes: 500 g (1 lb), grated and squeezed dry
Milk: 150 ml (⅔ cup), warm
Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted
Egg yolk: 1
Salt: To taste
Black pepper: To taste
For Frying:
Olive oil: For frying
Directions
Prepare the Meat Mixture:
Soak the diced bread in warm milk for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess milk.
In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, minced meat, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Prepare the Potato Mixture:
Grate the potatoes and squeeze out any excess moisture.
In a separate bowl, combine the grated potatoes with warm milk, melted butter, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.