Pizza Potato Cakes

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy mashed potato patties topped with melted mozzarella and pizza-style toppings
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Pizza Potato Cakes

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1222.1

Description

These Pizza Potato Cakes are a creative twist on leftover mash, transforming simple potatoes into a crispy, golden crust loaded with classic pizza flavors. The base is made from creamy mashed potatoes bound with chives and flour, pan-fried until crisp. Once cooked, they are topped with fresh tomato slices, cubes of mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and sharp Red Leicester cheese. Finished under the grill, the cheese bubbles and melts into a gooey blanket over the savory potato cake. This dish offers a perfect balance of texturescrunchy edges, soft interior, and gooey cheese. Its an excellent vegetarian main for weeknight dinners or a hearty lunch. The combination of herbs and cheeses delivers a rich, comforting Italian-inspired taste that feels both indulgent and home-cooked.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel and chop potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender.
  2. Drain potatoes well, return to the pot, and mash with milk and butter until smooth.
  3. Season the mash with salt and pepper, then fold in the chopped chives.
  4. Allow the mash to cool slightly until manageable, then divide into 4 equal portions.
  5. Shape each portion into a flat cake, approximately 5 inches in diameter.
  6. Lightly coat both sides of each potato cake in flour, shaking off excess.
  7. Heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat.
  8. Fry the potato cakes for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Remove cakes from the pan and place them on a grill-safe rack or baking sheet.
  10. Top each cake with sliced fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  11. Sprinkle grated Red Leicester cheese and half of the fresh oregano leaves over the toppings.
  12. Season lightly with ground black pepper and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the tops.
  13. Place under a preheated hot grill for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  14. Garnish with the remaining fresh oregano and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1222.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.0g136%
Saturated Fat 44.3g222%
Cholesterol 194.1mg65%
Sodium 1441.1mg61%
Total Carbohydrate 67.4g23%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 10.7g
Protein 53.2g107%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: potato cakes, pizza potatoes, vegetarian main, leftover mash, mozzarella, red leicester, sun-dried tomatoes, pan-fried, grilled cheese, comfort food, italian style, chives, oregano, crispy potatoes, easy dinner, cheese toastie alternative, herb potato, homemade pizza, potato patties, quick meal
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