Cheesy Sweet Potato Patties 🥔🧀🌿✨
Golden, crispy patties with a soft cheesy center—made from sweet potatoes, cheddar, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or vegetarian main.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- 2–3 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 egg (for binding)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Directions 👩🍳
- Prepare potatoes: Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape: Form mixture into small patties. Coat lightly with breadcrumbs.
- Cook: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels. Enjoy hot with sour cream, yogurt dip, or spicy mayo.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add garlic powder or smoked paprika to the mix.
- Variation: Use mozzarella for a gooey center or feta for tanginess.
- Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad or serve as sliders in mini buns.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Kcal: ~150 per patty
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Cheesy Sweet Potato Patties—crispy outside, cheesy inside 🥔🧀🌿✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you dip them in sour cream or spicy mayo?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next snack idea.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy bites.” • “Golden crisp, soft center.”