Potato and Veggie Patties
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 10-12 patties
Ingredients
Potatoes: 3 medium (peeled and grated)
Carrots: 2 medium (peeled and grated)
Green Onions: 3 stalks (finely chopped
Eggs: 2 large
Cheese: ½ cup shredded Mozzarella or Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)
Flour or Breadcrumbs: 3–4 tablespoons (to help bind everything together)
Seasoning: 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder
Oil: 2 tablespoons (olive or vegetable oil for pan-frying)
Instructions
Prepare the Veggies: Grate the potatoes and carrots. Important: Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This ensures your patties stay crispy rather than soggy.
Mix: In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes, carrots, chopped green onions, eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
Bind: Sprinkle in the flour or breadcrumbs. Stir until the mixture holds together when you press a spoonful against the side of the bowl.
Shape: Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into an oval “log” or a flat round patty.
Cook: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan (don’t crowd them!) and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and the potato is cooked through.
Drain: Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
Pro-Tip for Success
If you want these to be extra firm (like the ones in the picture), you can par-boil the whole potatoes for 10 minutes before grating them. This gives them a softer, creamier texture inside while the outside gets that lovely golden crust.