Cheesy Potato Patties

Ingredients

• 500 g potatoes
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon seven-spice mix
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• A pinch cayenne powder
• 2 stalks green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup flour
• Butter for frying the patties
• Cream cheese
• Grated mozzarella for topping

Method

1. Boil the potatoes well, then mash them.
2. Add the egg, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar; add the salt, spices and green onion, and mix well.
3. Finally add the flour and mix again to obtain a cohesive potato dough.
4. Place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes only.
   Timers: 10 min
5. Roll the dough into several balls, then shape each ball into a potato patty.
6. Make a small indentation in the center of each, then fry them lightly in butter on both sides.
7. Remove them from the heat and place a spoonful of cream cheese into each indentation and a little grated cheese on top.
8. Put them in a preheated oven (top heat) at 180°C until the cheese just melts.
9. Serve the cheesy potato patties immediately while hot.
10. For more of Amir's wonderful appetizer recipes see Kibbeh with Labneh or Meat and Cheese