Description
These Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling are a crispy, golden delight with a savory surprise inside. Perfect for using leftover mashed potatoes, these stuffed pancakes make a comforting and hearty appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potato Dough:
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2 cups cold mashed potatoes
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Meat Filling:
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1/2 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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1/2 small onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
For Cooking the Pancakes:
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Oil or butter for frying
Instructions
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Make the Meat Filling:
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
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Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cool slightly.
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Prepare the Potato Dough:
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In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with egg, flour, salt, and pepper until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if needed for shaping.
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Assemble the Pancakes:
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Divide dough into equal portions. Flatten each into a disc.
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Place a spoonful of meat filling in the center of each disc. Fold and seal the edges, then gently flatten into a pancake shape.
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Cook:
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Heat oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Fry pancakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve:
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Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, herbs, or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
Chill the pancakes before frying for easier handling. Can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Eastern European, Comfort Food
