Crispy and Chewy Bacon Cheese Potato Pancake
Crispy and Chewy Bacon Cheese Potato Pancake
How to Make Bacon Cheese Potato Pancake: A Delicious Recipe
We made a delightful bacon cheese potato pancake, a favorite of my husband and I, to accompany our main dinner dish. It’s a wonderful savory pancake that’s crispy on the outside and delightfully chewy on the inside, packed with the savory flavor of bacon and the rich taste of cheese. Perfect as a main dish or a delightful appetizer!
Ingredients- 1 medium potato (approx. 138g, after peeling)
- 30g bacon
- 50g mozzarella cheese
- 1-2 pinches of salt
- Vegetable oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the star of our potato pancake: the potato! Choose a medium-sized potato, peel it thoroughly, and wash it under running water. Then, slice it into thin pieces about 2mm thick. Cutting them thinly is important, as thicker slices will take longer to cook.
Step 2
Now, julienne the sliced potato into thin strips, about 2mm in thickness. Aim for a consistency similar to thick noodles. Julienne strips will provide a pleasant texture when cooked.
Step 3
Let’s get the bacon and cheese ready to add flavor to our pancake! Prepare 50g of mozzarella cheese. You can use any type of mozzarella you prefer. Chop the bacon into pieces about 1cm thick. Having these ready will make the next steps go smoothly.
Step 4
In a large bowl, place the julienned potatoes. Add the prepared mozzarella cheese and the chopped bacon to the bowl. All the delicious ingredients for our potato pancake are now gathered together!
Step 5
It’s time to season! Add just 1-2 small pinches of salt. Since bacon is already salty and cheese adds its own savory flavor, adding too much salt can make the pancake overly salty. It’s best to use a minimal amount to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Step 6
Now, let’s gently mix all the ingredients together. Using a spoon, carefully combine the potatoes, bacon, and cheese in the bowl until they are evenly distributed. Try not to clump the ingredients together as you mix.
Step 7
Let’s heat the pan. Pour a generous amount of vegetable oil into a frying pan and preheat it over medium heat on the stovetop. Once the pan is adequately heated, scoop a portion of the potato pancake batter and place it in the pan, shaping it into a round pancake. Gently pressing the edges will help create a beautiful shape.
Step 8
It’s crucial to check if the bottom of the pancake has turned golden brown. When it’s sufficiently cooked, carefully flip the pancake using a spatula, or for an easier flip, you can use a plate. If you try to flip it before the bottom is cooked, the shape might get distorted, so wait until it’s nicely browned before flipping.
Step 9
After flipping the pancake, add a little more oil to the pan. This step helps prevent sticking and ensures the pancake becomes extra crispy.
Step 10
Gently press down on the top of the pancake with your spatula, spreading it out evenly. This pressing action helps the pancake cook thoroughly and contributes to a crispier texture.
Step 11
While the second side is cooking, check to see if the bacon cheese potato pancake is nicely golden brown on both sides. Once it looks perfectly cooked and golden, turn off the heat to finish. Your delicious bacon cheese potato pancake is now complete! Enjoy it immediately while it’s warm for the best taste.
