Potato Patties with Cheese and Dill

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 55 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Potato patties can be served as a side dish or as a main dish with a bowl of salad and a creamy or yogurt-based sauce.

Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water and scrub them if necessary. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water, ensuring the water level is about two fingers above the potatoes. Salt the water, place the pot on the stove, and wait for it to boil. Then reduce the heat and cook the potatoes covered for 25 to 30 minutes until they soften. Check if they are cooked by inserting a sharp knife; if it slides in smoothly, drain the potatoes and let them cool.
Once cooled, peel the potatoes and finely grate them. Mix in the crumbled cheese.
Peel and finely chop the shallot. Add it to the potatoes along with the eggs, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well to form a uniform mixture, then refrigerate it for 1 hour. If the mixture is too wet or sticky, add a handful of breadcrumbs.
Shape the cooled potato mixture into small patties, about 1 centimeter thick. If the mixture sticks to your hands, moisten them with cold water. Fry the prepared patties in heated oil until golden brown on both sides, then serve immediately on plates.