Budget-Friendly Potato Cheese Pancakes
Golden Potato Cheese Pancakes are crispy outside, melty inside—made with mashed potatoes, flour, and a cheesy center. Simple, cozy, and loved by all.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour plus extra for coating
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, but enhances flavor
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper freshly ground
- Mozzarella cheese or another stretchy cheese chopped
- Vegetable oil for cooking peanut oil or neutral oil
Instructions
- Peel, cube, and boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- While hot, mash until smooth using a masher, fork, or ricer.
- Mix in flour, sugar (optional), salt, and pepper. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Scoop two portions, flatten into a disc, add 1 tsp chopped cheese in the center, then roll and press into a pancake.
- Dust each pancake lightly in flour and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pancakes 5 minutes per side until golden.
- Place on paper towels to drain oil. Serve hot.