Snowflake Cheese Potato Pancakes
Crispy and Savory Snowflake Cheese Potato Pancake Recipe
I’ve always made potato pancakes by frying shredded potatoes until crispy. This time, I decided to try making them with mozzarella cheese inside and Grana Padano cheese grated on top. The result was incredibly delicious! This recipe elevates the classic potato pancake to a whole new level of cheesy, crispy goodness.
Key Ingredients- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 bag (approx. 100g) mozzarella cheese
- A little Grana Padano cheese (to taste)
- 2 pinches of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes using a vegetable peeler. Then, using a mandoline slicer or a fine grater, shred the potatoes into very thin strands. Thinly shredded potatoes will result in a crispier and more flavorful pancake.
Step 2
To the shredded potatoes, add two pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Mix them well to season. This step helps to draw out some moisture from the potatoes and enhances their savory flavor.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Ample oil is key to ensuring the potato shreds cook evenly and become golden brown without burning. Once the oil is hot, spread the shredded potatoes thinly in the pan to form a pancake shape.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook patiently. Once the bottom of the potato pancake turns a golden brown, carefully flip it using a spatula or chopsticks. Be gentle to avoid breaking the pancake. Avoid flipping too often, as this can cause it to fall apart.
Step 5
After flipping, place the mozzarella cheese on one half of the potato pancake. Once the cheese begins to melt, carefully fold the pancake in half, like a crescent moon. Cook until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
Step 6
Once cooked, transfer the cheesy potato pancake to a plate. Gently dab the surface with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Finally, sprinkle with parsley flakes and grate some Grana Padano cheese over the top, if desired. Your magnificent Snowflake Cheese Potato Pancake is ready to be enjoyed! It’s best served warm.
