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Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling – Crispy, Savory & Comforting

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Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these mashed potato pancakes are stuffed with a savory meat filling and pan-fried to golden perfection. A comforting dish that’s perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 2½ cups cold mashed potatoes

  • 1 egg

  • ⅓–½ cup all-purpose flour

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Filling:

  • ½ lb ground beef or pork

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp paprika or cumin (optional)

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill

For Cooking:

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

  • Optional: butter for flavor

Instructions

  • Cook onion and garlic until soft. Add meat, seasoning, and cook through. Stir in herbs.

  • Combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and pepper into soft dough.

  • Divide dough, flatten, fill with meat, and seal into patties.

  • Pan-fry in oil for 3–4 min per side until golden brown.

  • Serve hot with sour cream or favorite sides.

Notes

Use cold mashed potatoes. Don’t overstuff. Freeze well after cooking.

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