With the addition of shredded cheese, these potato fritters will have an extra savory kick that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Enjoy your cheesy potato fritters for a quick and tasty dinner.
Here’s the revised recipe with the addition of shredded cheese:
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite type)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream or applesauce for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, beaten egg, and shredded cheese. Mix everything well until evenly combined.
- Heat Oil: Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Form Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with a spatula to form fritters.
- Fry: Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Once cooked, remove the fritters from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the potato fritters hot with sour cream or applesauce on the side, if desired.