Best 2 Greek Polpetes Potato Cakes Recipes

Greek polpetes potato cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, herbs, and spices, these crispy cakes are a hearty and flavorful addition to any meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion dish, Greek polpetes potato cakes are sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK POLPETES (POTATO CAKES)

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From Mediterranean Dishes. I tinkered with this recipe a little because Evelyn wasn't there to stop me. You'll find this appetizer on most any Greek mezethes. I want be reincarnated a potato in the next round.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

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.

GREEK POLPETES (POTATO CAKES)

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From 'Mediterranean Dishes'. I tinkered with this recipe only a little. This easy appetizer recipe can be found on most any Greek mezethes. You can use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe.

Provided by C G

Categories Other Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb potato, peeled and cut into chunks (white potatoes in original recipe but yellow or red potatoes will work out fine!)
salt, to taste
black pepper
2/3 c feta cheese
2 spring onions/scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp red onion, finely minced
2 Tbsp fresh dill, finely minced
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste
flour, for dredging
olive oil or grapeseed oil, for frying

Steps:

1. In large pot, boil the potatoes until soft. Do not salt the water until ready to mash the potatoes with the other ingredients.
2. 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. Always refrigerate the potato mixture until ready to fry.
3. 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.
4. Flatten the balls slightly and dredge in flour. Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium heat (but no higher!) and fry up the cakes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel.
5. Serve warm. I like to serve lemon wedges on the side. Please note: the yield is not known. Servings are estimated.

Tips:

For crispy potato cakes, make sure to grate the potatoes finely and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
To prevent the potato cakes from sticking to the pan, make sure the oil is hot before adding them.
Cook the potato cakes over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
Serve the potato cakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as yogurt, tzatziki sauce, or crumbled feta cheese.
For a vegetarian version of the recipe, omit the meat and add an extra cup of grated vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.

Conclusion:

Greek polpetes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them crispy or soft, with meat or without, Greek polpetes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Greek polpetes a try!