Best Cheese Potato Pancakes Recipes

BACON AND BLUE CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; chop into smaller pieces.
• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot; mash slightly.
• Stir bacon, blue cheese, milk, egg, green onions, salt, and pepper into the pot; mash mixture with a potato masher to desired consistency. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Pour bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Shape the potato mixture into twelve 1/2-inch thick cakes; dredge in bread crumbs.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 potato cakes; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining potato cakes. Cover and keep warm.

SWISS CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in the potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into butter and oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels.

POTATO AND CHEESE LATKES (POTATO AND CHEESE PANCAKES)

Steps:

• Cook instant potatoes in a pot following package instructions. Instead of water, use chicken broth, 4 tablespoons of butter and 1/3 cup of milk.
• After potatoes have been whipped, but are still hot, mix in the cheese.
• Allow to cool and blend in the egg.
• If potato mixture is too thick, add a little more butter.
• In a large skillet pour in 1/2 inch of cooking oil (not olive oil). Heat oil until very hot and then with a tablespoon, drop in large globs of the potato mixture.
• When the edges begin to turn a golden brown, then with a spatula, turn the latkes over and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown.

CRISP POTATO PANCAKES WITH GOAT CHEESE ON MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Make salad:
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chives, shallot and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl. Set aside.
• Make pancakes:
• Place potatoes in dry kitchen towel and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Mound 1/3 cup potatoes in skillet. using spatula, flatten to 3-inch round. Repeat 3 times, forming 4 pancakes. Top each cake with 1/4 of goat cheese. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chives. Cover each with another 1/3 cup potatoes; press to adhere, enclosing cheese completely and flattening slightly. Cook until bottoms are golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to skillet. Turn pancakes over; cook until golden, about 6 minutes.
• Toss greens with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Arrange 1 pancake atop each salad.

VEGETABLE STEW WITH POTATO AND CHEESE PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a medium pot over moderate heat saute garlic and mushrooms in extra-virgin olive oil for 2 or 3 minutes. Add zucchini and onion to the pot and season vegetables with salt and pepper. Saute another 5 minutes. Add beans, cumin, tomato and chopped rosemary. Bring stew to a bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add a thin layer of olive oil or vegetable oil to the pan, just enough to coat the bottom. Combine potatoes with onions and flour. Mix in shredded cheese. Spoon piles of potato and cheese mixture into the pan, making 3-inch rounds, 1-inch apart. Cook cakes until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove cooked cakes and repeat process.
• Arrange cakes, 3 per person, on dinner plates and top with ladles of mushroom and zucchini stew.

POTATO AND CHEESE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Peel and grate potatoes; drain on paper towels. Squeeze dry and set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and flour until smooth. Stir in the egg, cream, onion salt and cayenne until blended. Stir in potatoes and cheese., In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Fry for about 5 minutes on each side or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Arrange patties in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze overnight or until thoroughly frozen. Place in a resealable plastic bag. May be frozen for up to 2 months., To use frozen potato pancakes: Place frozen pancakes on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.

CHEESE AND POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Add thin layer of olive oil to heated skillet, just enough to cover the bottom.
• In a bowl, combine flour, onions and potatoes, then stir in cheese.
• Spoon piles of potato/cheese mixture into hot skillet, making 3" rounds, 1" apart.
• Cook cakes until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes on each side.
• Remove cooked cakes and repeat process until 12 pancakes are finished.

CHEESE & POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Grate the potatoes into a colander, squeezing out the excess moisture.
• In a bowl, mix potatoes and all other ingredients, season to taste.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan and drop 2-3 heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the pan.
• Using a spoon flatten the mixture slightly and fry on medium heat for approx 7-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown.
• Keep the potatoe cakes warm in the oven on low heat while finishing the rest.
• You'll need to add oil as necessary for the second batch.

POTATO PANCAKES W/KATENSPECK AND CHEESE (GERMAN)

Steps:

• Coarsely grate potatoes & squeeze dry w/your hands or a colander, pressing down w/the back of a ladle.
• Place in a bowl w/the grated onion & mix in the flour. Add salt, some freshly ground black pepper + herbs & set aside.
• In a lrg non-stick fry pan, fry chopped ham till crisp. Remove ham from pan, but leave rendered fat in pan. Stir crisped ham + cheese into the potato mixture.
• Heat 1 tbsp canola oil w/the rendered fat. When hot, drop in a rounded tbsp of potato mixture & flatten w/the back of a spoon to a round shape or as neatly as you can.
• Fry for 2-3 min over med-heat till golden brown & flip to cook the other side. Repeat w/the mixture in batches. Top up the oil as needed & make sure it is hot b4 frying ea batch. Drain on paper towels, keep uncovered in a warm oven till all batches are cooked & then have a feast.
• NOTE RE CHEESE: Suggested ideal subs for Emmenthal are: American Swiss cheese, Raclette, Gruyère, Jarlsberg & Alpine Lace from Wisconsin.
• NOTE RE YIELD & TIMES: # of servings was shown, but not the yield. Since the pancakes are cooked in batches & w/o the yield, the cooking time was entirely guesstimated.

POTATO PANCAKES WITH CHEDDAR, CHIVES, AND CREAM CHEESE IN THE MIDDLE

Steps:

• 1. Mix together everything but the bread crumbs and cream cheese with a mixer.
• 2. Cut the cream cheese into little squares, about a tablespoon a square.
• 3. Take 1/4 or 1/5 of the mixture, form a patty in your hand, place a square of cream cheese in the middle, and form the potato mixture around it.
• 4. Reform back into a patty.
• 5. Put the bread crumbs into a shallow plate and press the patties on both sides into the crumbs.
• 6. Refrigerate for an hour to give flavors a chance to marry.
• 7. Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet. Fry on both sides until browned and crispy.

SWISS CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until nice and smooth.
• Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Add flour and continue to mix well.
• Stir in potatoes, swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
• In a large skillet heat butter and oil over a medium heat.
• Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls and press lightly to flatten.
• Fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes on each side.

CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES AND CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Use the large holes of the grater to grate cheese and potatoes.
• Transfer the potatoes into a kitchen towel and squeeze as much liquid as you possible can.
• Place the potatoes into a large bowl. Add cheeses, onion, garlic powder, flour, salt, pepper and eggs. Stir to combine.
• Heat oil over medium high heat. Use an ice cream scoop to take equal amounts of potato mixture and add to the pan. Use the back of a spoon to flatten the patties. Cook about 3 or 4 patties at a time.
• Cook until browned about 4 minutes per side.
• Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
• Transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing sour cream with chili garlic sauce.
• Serve the potato pancakes while still warm.

GOAT CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES WITH POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to 3 serving plates.
• Bring 3 or 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes and green onions; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool under running water.
• Combine potatoes, green onions, mushrooms, quick-mixing flour, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt in a bowl; mix well by hand. Blend in goat cheese with your fingers.
• Melt butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture into the skillet in 3 portions. Flatten into 3-inch pancakes with spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and slightly crusted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place on top of sausage patties.
• Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to bring water to a gentle simmer; add vinegar. Crack 1 egg into a small bowl. Gently slip into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of the water. Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Cook eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place on top of pancakes.

POTATO PANCAKES WITH GARDEN VEGETABLE CREAM CHEESE & LOX

Steps:

• Grate potatoes using large holes of box grater; place in center of large clean kitchen towel. Bring up ends of towel and twist together to form pouch. Hold pouch over sink, then squeeze to remove as much moisture from potatoes as possible. Empty potatoes into large bowl. Add egg, flour and pepper; mix well.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Spoon potato mixture into 8 mounds, about 2 inches apart, in skillet, using about 1 Tbsp. potato mixture for each pancake. Press lightly with back of spoon to flatten. Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until pancakes are golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
• Serve warm topped with remaining ingredients.

BACON & CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES WITH FRIED OYSTERS

Steps:

• Combine ingredients 1-7 in a mixing bowl and mix well. With wet hands, make 8 (4 inch) pancakes.
• Add vegetable oil to a large medium heat griddle.
• Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until done and golden brown. Remove from griddle and place on a warm plate.
• Meanwhile, heat deep fryer to 320 degrees.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine oysters and sriracha. Allow to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
• Add breadeing to a large plate. Bread oysters and fry for 2 minutes or so until golden brown. Do not over-cook. Drain on paper towels.
• Gently mix spring mix and tomatoes in a mixing bowl. Assemble on each plate-potato pancake, salad mix and oysters. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on each plate.

LLAPINGACHOS (ECUADOREAN POTATO PANCAKES WITH CHEESE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes.
• Boil in salted water until very tender.
• Save ½ deciliter (about 1/4 cup) of the boiling water.
• Mash potatoes evenly and add boiling water, turmeric/annatto and chopped onion.
• Salt to taste.
• Cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for at least three hours.
• Prepare cheese sauce while mash is resting.
• CHEESE SAUCE: Mix chopped red onion well with salt and leave for 20 minutes.
• Rinse onion in cold water, then add lemon juice and sugar.
• Chop tomato and eggs finely.
• Put cream cheese in a pot, and add milk until the sauce is like thin mayonnaise.
• Heat slowly.
• Stir in tomato, eggs and onion, plus salt and pepper to taste--I add a little extra lemon juice as well to take some of the"heaviness" out of the sauce.
• Serve at room temperature or warm, not hot.
• While sauce is cooling, add mozzarella to potato mix.
• Roll the"dough" into small balls by hand, wetting your hands a little between each.
• Flatten balls into patties approximately.
• 1 cm thick and 6 cm in diameter.
• Brush pan with oil (not too much) and fry at medium heat until crisp and golden.
• Brush upside of each pancake with oil before flipping the cakes VERY GENTLY.
• Don't undercook, or they'll fall apart.
• Serve hot and fresh with cheese sauce and a salad.

POTATO-CHEESE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Finely chop potatoes in food processor, using steel blade. Drain.
• Finely chop onion in food processor.
• Press liquid from potatoes by pressing through strainer. Press liquid from onion through strainer.
• Mix potatoes with onion, egg whites, flour, cheese, salt and pepper.
• Heat nonstick pan, and coat with oil spray. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto hot surface, and cook over medium heat until browned on the bottom. Turn, and brown on second side.

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES STUFFED WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

Steps:

• Wrap peeled potatos in tinfoil and bake for about an hour at 400 degrees. Cool and rice. Add the flour, salt and baking powder to a sieve and sift it into a large mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar. Crack and separate the two eggs. Whisk the egg yolks and the milk together so they are just combined. Add the riced sweet potato to the dry mixture, mixing it well. Work in the egg and milk mixture, until completely combined. Using a whisk to make sure there are no floury lumps. Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy and stiff. Fold the clouds egg whites into the sweet potato mixture, but do not overly mix it. In a buttered skillet, over a medium heat, ladle in the sweet potato pancake mixture. When bubbles form on the top and the edges look crispy, flip the cakes. Why these are cooking, whisk the ricotta cheese in a small bowl, giving it a creamier texture and making it easier to spread. When the pancakes are done, layer them with ricotta and top with maple syrup and chopped pecans.

POTATO PANCAKES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the grated potatoes in a dry kitchen towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Transfer potatoes to large bowl and toss in salt and pepper. If desired, add parmesan cheese.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Mound 1/3 cup of potatoes in skillet and flatten to form about a 3 inch round. Repeat 3 times, forming 4 pancakes.
• Top each cake with 1/4 of goat cheese and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of chives.
• Cover each with another 1/3 cup potatoes; press to adhere, enclosing cheese completely and flattening slightly.
• Cook until bottoms are golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to skillet. Turn pancakes over; cook until golden, about 6 minutes.

CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Grate potatoes in food processor.
• Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Mix potatoes with rest of ingredients.
• Form into patties and cook for about 4 minutes on each side.
• Season with salt and pepper.