Here’s a clear, simple, and delicious recipe for cheesy potato pancakes—crispy outside, soft and cheesy inside. 🥔🧀✨
⭐ Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Ingredients (makes 8–10 pancakes)
- 3 cups grated potatoes (about 3 medium russets)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup flour (or 2–3 tbsp if potatoes are dry)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Optional: paprika, garlic powder, chopped chives
- Oil or butter for frying
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the potatoes
- Grate the potatoes and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel or paper towels.
- This step is key for crispy pancakes.
2. Make the mixture
- In a bowl combine:
- Grated potatoes
- Cheese
- Onion
- Egg
- Flour
- Salt & pepper
- Any extra seasonings
- Mix until the batter holds together.
3. Fry the pancakes
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Scoop ¼ cup portions of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden, crisp, and melty inside.
4. Drain & serve
- Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Sour cream
- Applesauce
- Garlic aioli
- Hot honey
- Chives & more cheese
- Serve alongside eggs or sausages for breakfast
If you want, I can also give you:
🧀 an extra-cheesy version,
🥬 a zucchini-potato mix, or
🔥 a spicy version with jalapeño.
