Stuffed Potato Cakes

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 1/2 cup cooked and diced meat (ham, bacon, or chicken)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup diced carrots (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the shredded cheese, cooked meat, green onions, parsley, and diced carrots.
3. Take a handful of mashed potatoes and flatten it into a patty. Place a spoonful of the filling mixture in the center.
4. Fold the edges of the potato patty over the filling, forming a ball, and then flatten it slightly to form a cake.
5. Coat each potato cake in flour, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with flour again.
6. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the potato cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley or green onions.

Enjoy your delicious stuffed potato cakes!