The simple potato and ricotta patties are an easy, tasty, and light main course. The simple potato and ricotta patties are always delicious: serve them hot now, but with the nice weather, they are perfect to take to the beach, the office, or a picnic because they are delicious even cold. And, above all, they are irresistible for children too! Try them!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 16 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Frying, Electric Oven, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz boiled potatoes (already cooked)
- 7 oz ricotta
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg white
- to taste salt
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Parchment Paper reusable oven
Steps
Boil the potatoes. Mash them with the potato masher and let them cool. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the Parmesan and a pinch of salt, then add the potatoes and egg white. Combine the ingredients to obtain a nice homogeneous mixture and let it rest covered in the refrigerator for thirty minutes. After the resting time, form the patties (about one ounce each) and dredge them in breadcrumbs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and bake in a preheated oven at 355 °F for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown, turning them gently halfway through cooking. If you prefer, you can fry them in hot oil a few at a time, draining them on absorbent paper.
Notes
Recipe source: Easy with Taste November 2022
