Turn leftover potatoes into crispy cottage cheese cakes

If you have leftover potatoes in the refrigerator from yesterday's dinner, instead of reheating them, you can create something special—delicious potato cakes with the addition of cottage cheese.

We don't always have the time or desire to make dumplings, so these potato cakes are a great alternative. Their delicate interior and crispy crust will make this dish a favourite in your home.

These delicious cakes require only a few simple ingredients that you indeed have in your kitchen. Thanks to the addition of cottage cheese, we achieve a unique taste reminiscent of Russian dumplings, without the need to make and cook the dough.

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of cooked potatoes,
• 140 grams of cottage cheese,
• 1 egg,
• 2-4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour,
• A pinch of nutmeg,
• Salt and pepper to taste,
• Oil for frying.

Preparation step-by-step:

1. Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes, then cook them in salted water until soft. After draining and drying, mash them or press them through a ricer. Allow them to cool completely.
2. Potato mixture: Add crumbled cottage cheese, an egg, and 2-3 tablespoons of flour to the prepared potatoes. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture is uniform. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a bit of nutmeg to enhance the flavour of the potatoes and cottage cheese.
3. Shaping the cakes: Form the mixture into small, flattened cakes with your hands. Coat each in flour to achieve a crispy crust when frying.
4. Frying: Heat a small amount of oil in a pan. Fry the cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until they become golden. After frying, place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Potato cakes with cottage cheese are a simple and tasty dish that will surely appeal to the entire family. It's an excellent way to use leftover potatoes and create a delicious dinner.