Description
Delightful comfort food with creamy, savory flavors and a crispy exterior, perfect for a cozy dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp oregano
- Cubes of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 2 large eggs
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain and mash the cooked potatoes with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Create a pocket in the mashed potato mixture and fill with cheese cubes; mold potato mixture around the cheese.
- Beat eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and dip each stuffed potato into the egg mixture.
- Chill the stuffed potatoes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the stuffed potatoes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg