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Potato and Cheese Fritters

Crispy, golden fritters made from tender potatoes and creamy cheese, perfect as a snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Mixture
  • 4 to 5 pieces potatoes, peeled (about 1 kg)
  • 1 piece carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 piece leek or onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 glass plain yogurt (about 240 ml)
  • 7 oz wheat flour (about 200 g)
  • to taste salt and pepper
Toppings
  • 3 pieces tomatoes, sliced
  • Cheese, shredded (preferably cheddar or mozzarella)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste Olive oil, for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the potatoes and carrot into a large mixing bowl using the finer side of your grater for a smoother texture.
  2. Add the finely sliced leek or onion and the eggs to the bowl, mixing until well combined.
  3. Pour in the plain yogurt and sift in the wheat flour, stirring until the mixture is smooth and holds together.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Cooking
  1. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan, slightly flattening each scoop to form fritters.
  3. Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve the fritters hot, topped with sliced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and chopped parsley.

Notes

Keep it crisp by not overcrowding the pan while frying. Experiment with herbs like dill or chives for extra flavor. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven.