Grandma’s Golden Potato Patties 🥔✨
These crispy, golden potato patties are a nostalgic comfort food—soft inside, crunchy outside, and packed with flavor. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or even a light vegetarian meal.
Ingredients 🛒
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 small carrot, grated (optional for sweetness and texture)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs (plus more for coating if desired)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prepare potatoes: Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix filling: Add grated carrot, onion, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Shape patties: Form mixture into small round patties. Coat lightly with extra breadcrumbs if desired for extra crunch.
- Pan-fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add grated cheese to the mixture for cheesy patties.
- Variation: Swap parsley for dill or cilantro for a different herb profile.
- Serving idea: Pair with sour cream, yogurt dip, or ketchup.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Kcal: ~180 per patty
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Grandma’s Golden Potato Patties—crispy outside, soft inside, pure comfort 🥔✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you dip them in sour cream or ketchup?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves potato recipes.” • “Golden crust, fluffy inside, timeless comfort.”