Do you remember the spinach and potato casserole? Well, with the same ingredients I made spinach and potato patties. This main dish is extremely easy to prepare and very tasty, and it will conquer everyone, adults and children alike.
The recipe is very simple and, like the casserole preparation, requires pre-cooking the spinach in a pan and steaming the potatoes in a pressure cooker. I used frozen spinach, but you can also use fresh ones. These patties are egg-free and super cheesy, as I placed cubes of scamorza cheese in the center, which you can replace with provolone or mozzarella for pizza.
These patties are cooked in a pan, but they can also be baked or air-fried. In this case, I recommend adding a tablespoon of breadcrumbs to make the mixture more compact. Curious to find out how to prepare these patties? Then read the recipe, because the spinach and potato patties in a pan will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stove, Instant pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 259.66 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.06 (g) of which sugars 1.36 (g)
- Proteins 14.47 (g)
- Fat 13.05 (g) of which saturated 2.51 (g)of which unsaturated 1.20 (g)
- Fibers 3.85 (g)
- Sodium 915.59 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 38 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs potatoes
- 12 oz spinach, frozen
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.33 cups grated Parmesan
- 3.5 oz scamorza cheese
- breadcrumbs (as needed for coating)
- salt (to taste)
Tools
- Pressure Cooker electric
- Steam Basket
- Pan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Basin
Steps
First, cook the potatoes in an electric pressure cooker. Alternatively, you can cook them in a saucepan with plenty of salted water for 30 minutes or in a traditional pressure cooker. Then put 1 cup of water into the instant pot and then place the steamer basket. Arrange the washed potatoes with their skins inside and close the pot. Move the decompression lever to sealing and cook using the pressure cook function, setting the cooking time to 15 minutes. After the cooking time, wait 5 minutes and activate decompression by moving the lever to venting. As soon as the steam has completely released, open the pot and let them cool.
Meanwhile, while the potatoes are cooking, cook the spinach in a pan with oil and salt for 10 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally. When the spinach is cooked, transfer it to a colander, place it over a basin, and press it with the tines of a fork to release the water. If necessary, squeeze them with your hands, being careful not to burn yourself. For this recipe, I used frozen spinach, but you can also use fresh ones.
Now peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces. Then transfer them into a bowl, season with salt, and mash them with a fork. Then add the squeezed and cooled spinach and the grated cheese, and mix until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
Then cut the scamorza cheese into cubes. Take a bit of the mixture and flatten it with your hands. Place a cube of scamorza in the center and close it, forming patties. Flatten them slightly and then coat them in breadcrumbs. Heat some oil in a non-stick pan and cook the patties for 3 or 4 minutes per side, turning them with the help of a spatula.
The patties are ready! Serve them hot and cheesy right away, accompanied by some salad.
Variations and Tips for Spinach and Potato Patties
The patties are best enjoyed immediately after cooking. Alternatively, you can store them in the refrigerator for one or two days in a container with a lid and reheat them as needed in the microwave, in a pan, or in an air fryer.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Spinach and Potato Patties
Can I bake the patties in the oven?
Yes, it is possible to also bake the patties in the oven. However, in this case, I recommend adding a tablespoon of breadcrumbs to the potato and spinach mixture to make it more compact.
What can I substitute for the scamorza cheese?
You can substitute the scamorza cheese with mozzarella for pizza, provolone, or smoked scamorza. It’s best not to use cheeses that are too soft, but rather those with a melting texture.
