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Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Delicious Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes You’ll Love Making

These Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes are a delightful twist on comfort food, with a savory filling and crispy exterior.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 3 large potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
  • 1 large egg to bind the mixture
  • salt for seasoning
  • pepper for seasoning
For the Filling
  • 2 cups mushrooms your favorite variety
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
For Coating and Frying
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs use panko for extra crunch
  • olive oil for frying
For Garnish
  • fresh parsley for a pop of color

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • potato masher
  • flat plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks, cook in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth; let cool slightly.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
  4. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
  5. Combine the sautéed mixture with mashed potatoes, cheese, and egg; mix well.
  6. Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches in diameter.
  7. Coat each patty in breadcrumbs.
  8. Fry each cake in hot olive oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, avoid using waxy potatoes and let the mashed mixture cool before adding the egg. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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