Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling

Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling

Ingredients

For the meat filling:

• ½ lb (225 g) ground beef or chicken
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• Chopped parsley (optional)

For the mashed potato dough:

• 3 cups mashed potatoes (cold is best)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (more if needed)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For cooking:

• Oil or butter for frying

 Instructions

1. Prepare the meat filling:
   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
   Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
   Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
   Add ground meat, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
   Cook until fully browned and dry.
   Stir in parsley if using. Set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the potato mixture:
   In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, cheese, salt, and pepper.
   Gradually add flour and mix until you get a soft, non-sticky dough.
3. Assemble the pancakes:
   Take a small portion of potato dough and flatten it in