Cheesy Crispy Potato and Zucchini Pancakes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and grated
- 2 medium zucchini grated, you can substitute part of potatoes to sweet potatoes or carrots
- 4 cloves garlic minced, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves freshly chopped
- 1 x rosemary leaves for garnish
- 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, whole wheat or plain, seasoned
- 1 large eggs or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
- 1 x black pepper to taste, plus more for seasoning
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 x olive oil, extra-virgin for drizzling, as needed
- 1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese or sour cream, plain yoghurt
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
- Prepare a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, set aside
- Lay the grated potatoes and zucchini on 2 kitchen towels.
- Bring the corners of the towels together and squeeze out the extra water from the vegetables.
- Place the vegetables in a large bowl.
- Add the garlic, chopped rosemary, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil or vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the vegetable mixture to the pan.
- Using a spatula, press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Drizzle the top with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
- Cook for 8 minutes or until the edges of the mixture begin to brown.
- Slide the pancake, cooked side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top of the pancake starts to brown and the edges are crispy.
- In a small bowl, beat the mascarpone or sour cream or yoghurt until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cut the pancake into 1 1/2-inch squares and arrange on a serving platter make 32 pancakes.
- Pipe or spoon the seasoned mascarpone or sour cream or yoghurt on top and garnish with a few fresh rosemary leaves.
russet potatoes, zucchini, garlic, rosemary, rosemary, parmesan, parmesan, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, olive oil, olive oil, mascarpone cheese
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/cheesy-crispy-potato-zucchini-p-50521 (may not work)