Pan-Seared Melty Potato Buns

Naturally, the pan-seared melty potato buns are a delicious finger food or snack that can be enjoyed at various times of the day. Here’s the recipe to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 500 g of potatoes
• 150 g of flour (plus a little more for processing)
• 1 egg
• 100 g of mozzarella (or other melting cheese)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste (optional)
• Nutmeg to taste (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil or seed oil for cooking

Preparation

1. Start by boiling the potatoes. Once cooked, peel them and mash them with a potato masher or a fork until a puree is obtained.
2. Transfer the puree to a bowl and let it cool down.
3. Add the flour, egg, a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if you like). Mix all the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
4. When the dough is ready, take a portion of the dough and flatten it slightly with floured hands. Place a piece of mozzarella or chosen melting cheese in the center of each disk.
5. Close the dough over itself to form a ball and then slightly flatten it to give the shape of a small bun.
6. Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan and cook the buns on both sides until they are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and stringy.
7. Once cooked, place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve the pan-seared melty potato buns hot to enjoy their softness and cheesy heart.

Curiosity

The melty buns are a scrumptious variation of the classic potato buns and can be customized in many ways. For example, you can add aromatic herbs to the dough or experiment with different types of cheeses to discover new flavor combinations. They are a perfect idea for an aperitif or an appetizer, perhaps accompanied by a tomato sauce for dipping.