Quick and Delicious Potato Treats with Just 2 Potatoes and 1 Egg
Ingredients:
For the Potato Patties:
– 2 large potatoes (500 grams) 🥔
– Cold water 💧
– 2 pinches of salt 🧂
– 1 teaspoon of paprika 🌶️
– Black pepper 🌶️
– A bunch of parsley, finely chopped 🌱
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch 🌽
For Coating:
– 1 egg 🥚
– A pinch of salt 🧂
– Breadcrumbs 🍞
– A tablespoon of Parmesan cheese 🧀
– Basil 🌿
For Baking:
– Your favorite bread slices 🍞
– Salt 🧂
– Italian herbs 🌿
– Smoked pepper 🌶️
– Garlic powder 🧄
– Olive oil 🫒
– Parmesan cheese 🧀
Instructions:
For the Potato Patties:
1. Cut two large potatoes (500 grams) into small cubes.
2. Rinse the potato cubes with cold water.
3. Boil the potatoes in salted water until they become soft.
4. Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
5. Add 2 pinches of salt, 1 teaspoon of paprika, black pepper, finely chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl.
6. Mix the ingredients until a dough-like consistency forms.
7. Divide the dough into 5 parts and shape them into patties. Press lightly with a fork.
For Coating:
8. In a shallow bowl, beat 1 egg and add a pinch of salt.
9. In another shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
For Frying:
10. Dip each potato patty into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
11. Then, coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
12. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
13. Fry the coated potato patties until they are golden brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
14. Remove excess oil by placing the patties on paper towels.
For Baking Snacks:
15. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
16. Slice your favorite bread and place the slices on a baking sheet.
17. Drizzle olive oil over the bread slices.
18. Sprinkle salt, Italian herbs, smoked pepper, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese over the slices.
19. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the bread is crispy and golden.
Enjoy your delicious potato treats and baked snacks! 🍳🍞🌿
Pro Tip: Serve the potato patties with your choice of dipping sauce and savor the flavorful baked snacks as a side or snack.