Greek Polpetes (Potato Cakes) Recipe

Name: Greek Polpetes (Potato Cakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb white potato, peeled (can use leftover mashed potatoes); salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2/3 cup feta cheese; 2 spring onions, green and white parts, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoons red onions, finely minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced; 1/2 - 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste; flour, for dredging; olive oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 lb white potato, peeled (can use leftover mashed potatoes)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2/3 cup feta cheese
2 spring onions, green and white parts, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons red onions, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1/2 - 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste
flour, for dredging
olive oil (for frying)

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["In large pot, boil the potatoes until soft. Do not salt the water until ready to mash the potatoes with the other ingredients.", "While still warm, mash the potatoes with the feta cheese, green onion, red onion, dill, mint, egg, lemon juice, *salt and pepper. *Taste the mixture first before adding the salt because feta itself is quite salty. Place the potato mixture in the refrigerator to firm up. Refrigerate potato mixture until ready to fry.", "Divide the potato mixture into little balls approximately 3/4""-1"" in diameter. NOTE: The potato mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to cook.", "Flatten the balls slightly and dredge in flour. Heat the olive oil in the pan and fry up the cakes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel.", "Serve warm. I like to drizzle extra lemon juice on top of the potato cakes.", "Yield is not known. Serving is estimated."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb white potato, peeled (can use leftover mashed potatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, 2/3 cup feta cheese, and more.

Yes, Greek Polpetes (Potato Cakes) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Polpetes (Potato Cakes)

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