Description
These Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes are a delightful Eastern European-inspired dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes filled with a savory mushroom, onion, and garlic mixture. Lightly pan-fried to golden perfection, these crispy potato cakes make a versatile appetizer, side dish, or main course perfect for vegetarian meals.
Ingredients
Potato Cake Mixture
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Mushroom Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or vegan cheese
- Additional olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté the Mushroom Filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and most moisture has evaporated. Stir in thyme and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Potato Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, egg, flour, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Potato Cakes: Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each into a patty. Place a spoonful of the mushroom filling and a little cheese (if using) in the center. Top with another patty portion and carefully seal the edges to create a stuffed cake. Gently flatten to about ¾ inch thickness.
- Cook the Potato Cakes: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Serve the cakes warm as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, optionally with sour cream, plain yogurt, or herbed mayo.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) and use plant-based cheese.
- These potato cakes pair wonderfully with sour cream, plain yogurt, or herbed mayonnaise for an added flavor boost.
- You can customize the filling by adding your favorite herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Be gentle when sealing the cakes to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
