Cheesy Potato Patties 🥔✨Â
 Description
These Cheesy Potato Patties are crispy, golden, and packed with a soft, fluffy potato center and a gooey melted cheese filling. Made with simple pantry ingredients like mashed potatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, herbs, and seasonings, they are the ultimate comfort food snack.
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or appetizers, these patties deliver a satisfying mix of creamy texture and crunchy crust in every bite. They are also budget-friendly and an excellent way to use leftover mashed potatoes. You can easily customize them with vegetables, spices, or extra cheese for more flavor.
 Servings
- Serves: 4–5 people
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
 Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled & cubed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp oil (for frying)
 Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Let mashed potatoes cool slightly.
- Add mozzarella, cheddar, green onions, parsley, egg, flour, and all seasonings.
- Mix well until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Shape mixture into small round or oval patties.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides (3–4 minutes per side).
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
 Notes & Tips
- Make sure potatoes are not watery; dry mash works best for crispiness.
- Chill mixture for 10–15 minutes if shaping is difficult.
- You can bake or air-fry instead of frying for a healthier version.
- Add chili flakes or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Stuff with extra cheese inside for a gooey center surprise.
 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 220–280 kcal
- Protein: 8–10g
- Carbs: 25–30g
- Fat: 10–14g
 Benefits
- High in energy from potatoes
- Good calcium source from cheese
- Kid-friendly and filling snack
- Great use for leftover mashed potatoes
- Customizable with veggies for extra nutrition
 Q&A
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, shape and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before frying.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze uncooked patties and fry directly when needed.
Q: Can I air-fry them?
Yes, air-fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Q: What cheese works best?
Mozzarella for meltiness and cheddar for flavor combination.