Stuffed Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes (peeled and grated)
• 1 lb ground beef (or bacon!)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   Grate potatoes

2. 2

   In large bowl, mix grated potatoes and salt

3. 3

   Place mixture in towle and squeeze out extra water/moisture

4. 4

   Using a skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat oil.

5. 5

   Form potatoes into patties. Place in hot skillet and fry. Turning to cook both sides until golden

6. 6

   Set potatoes aside

7. 7

   Add ground beef (or bacon) to skillet and brown. Drain excess fat

8. 8

   Stir in onion, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix will be done when onions are translucent

9. 9

   Scoop a spoonful of beef mix and place on top of a potato patty. Spread cheese over top, and place another potato patty on top of the cheese. Press edges to seal

10. 10

    In same skillet, fry potato cakes until golden and crispy on both sides

11. 11

    Serve hot