Description
Potato and Onion Cheese Pancakes are a delightful comfort food that combines crispy golden potatoes, sweet onions, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for brunch, a cozy dinner, or as an appetizer for gatherings. With each bite offering a satisfying crunch on the outside and creamy goodness within, these pancakes are sure to become a family favorite. They’re versatile too—serve them with fresh salads, savory dips, or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 4 medium potatoes, grated and drained
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 150g fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion and drained potatoes. Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper; mix well to form a batter.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan and cook until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). In another bowl, mix chopped tomatoes with half of the mozzarella.
- Place pancakes on a baking tray; top with tomato mixture and remaining mozzarella. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with your choice of garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg