Description
A cozy blend of fluffy potatoes and sweet pumpkin, these crispy cakes are the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 big egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep and boil the potatoes by peeling and cutting them into quarters; boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Mash the drained potatoes until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Combine the mashed potatoes with pumpkin puree, egg, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Fry the cakes in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.
Notes
Feel free to add cheese, spices, or herbs to customize your cakes. Serve with a zesty sauce for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato cakes, pumpkin recipes, comfort food, vegetarian recipes, cozy meals