Potato Pancake with mozzarella and onions

Happy Friday everyone, how was your week?
Mine was a little bit busier. With the temperatures finally decent here, we’ve been able to get out and do more things, which has meant some quicker dinners on some days. One of my favorite quick dinners to prepare is a savory breakfast (if it’s your favorite too, then you should also try my sweet potato skillet!).
This is a pretty quick recipe to put together. Just shred some potato and cheese, add the flour egg and parsley, chop a bit of onion and you’re ready to cook. Add an egg or two for some protein and you’ve got a filling meal. I like to spend time in the kitchen preparing dinner, but on those busy days, this recipe is just perfect. I hope you like it too. I like to make a spicy yogurt to go with it, but I love spicy food. You could switch that out for some sour cream if you prefer. Or salsa!
Have a great weekend.
Potato Pancake with mozzarella and onion
Ingredients
- 1 red potato (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- A few tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Dip
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon sambal oelek
- Squeeze lime juice
Instructions
- Add oil to non-stick frying pan and heat over medium high until very hot.
- Fry onion for a few minutes until very brown.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, add shredded mozzarella and potato. Mix together. Sprinkle flour and mix again. Add egg, most of the parsley, salt and pepper and mix.
- Using a spatula, scoop mixture into hot frying pan, on top of onion, flattening until it covers the entire bottom of the pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until dark brown and cooked through.
- Mix all ingredients for the Spicy Yogurt Dip
- Garnish with the reserved fresh parsley and the yogurt dip.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.
Aish
You got me at pancakes.., so yum!! I'll try this weekend
pipercooks
Thanks, hope you enjoy it 🙂
Fred
This meal is well designed and looks very delicious. Have you ever tried it sweet potatoes?
pipercooks
I haven't yet, but I bet it would be great, I'll have to try it soon!
Dene' V. Alexander
The ingredients of this potato cake sound wonderful. This is a must try for me!!
pipercooks
Thanks!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
I love having breakfast for dinner. These potato pancakes look and sound delicious. Perfect way to end a busy week.
pipercooks
Thank you 🙂
Elizabeth
I am loving the sound of this! No idea what sambal oelek is though, that's a new ingredient for me to check out!
pipercooks
Oops, I guess I should have described that a bit, 🙂 It's like a chili paste https://www.amazon.ca/Huy-Fong-Foods-Sambal-Ground/dp/B001MGEU0W
Marie-Pierre
These flavours are spot on! I love the cheesy factor and a tad of spice to it! Yummy!
pipercooks
Thanks, I really love it!
April
Anything with onions and cheese has got to be good! Isn't it great when you can catch some decent weather during the winter? It's nice this weekend too. It was about 65 or 70. I wish it would stay that way.
pipercooks
I'm so jealous of the weather in your area right now! I'd totally take it!
Tanya
Looks like a great quick dinner. This potato pancake looks delicious, I will have to try it out.
pipercooks
Thanks!
jacquee | i sugar coat it!
Potato pancakes...YUM! I have not made white potato pancakes, but I have squash and sweet potato. Will have to try - love the addition of the sambal oelek!
pipercooks
Thank you, I'm going to try sweet potato pancakes soon 🙂
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
What a simple recipe but it sounds so delicious! I love potato pancakes but have never tried to make it myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
pipercooks
Thanks for visiting, hope you try it out 🙂
Manju | Cooking Curries
I always love a savory pancake and love all the flavors that has gone into this potato pancakes. Yum is the word!
pipercooks
Thanks!
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed
What a delicious breakfast, a real treat for the weekend. Love the sound of serving it with a spicy yoghurt.
pipercooks
Thanks Sarah 🙂