🥔 Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling 🫓
Golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and stuffed with a juicy meat center — these mashed potato pancakes are the perfect comfort food twist that’s crispy, savory, and ultra-satisfying!
📋 Ingredients
Mashed Potato Dough:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Savory Meat Filling:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 lb ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped
For Cooking:
- Vegetable oil for pan-frying
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Prepare the Meat Filling
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft (3 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground meat and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in parsley if using.
- Let it cool slightly before filling.
2️⃣ Make the Potato Dough
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until a soft, workable dough forms. Add extra flour if too sticky.
3️⃣ Shape the Pancakes
- Dust hands and surface with flour.
- Scoop ~2 tbsp of dough, flatten into a disc.
- Add 1 spoonful of meat filling in the center.
- Fold edges over, pinch to seal, then gently flatten into a patty.
4️⃣ Pan-Fry to Perfection
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry pancakes in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
- Best served warm with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a spicy garlic dip!
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~220 kcal per pancake
🍽 Servings: 8–10 pancakes
💡 Tip: Got leftover mashed potatoes? This is the ultimate way to repurpose them — no one will even know they’re leftovers!
