Name: Potato pancakes filled with ham and cheese (without flour and eggs)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes; 100 g ham; 100 g hard cheese (e.g., Emmental, Gouda or Cheddar); 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; salt; freshly ground pepper; marjoram to taste; olive oil (or another oil for frying)

Potato pancakes filled with ham and cheese (without flour and eggs)

Potato pancakes filled with ham and cheese (without flour and eggs) recept

Easy to prepare
4 serving
40 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

Are you looking for a tasty recipe for potato pancakes that is lighter, but still very filling? Try potato pancakes filled with ham and cheese, prepared completely without flour and eggs. The result is crispy patties with a delicious filling that the whole family will love. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a simple and quick version of the traditional Czech classic.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

4 medium-sized potatoes
100 g ham
100 g hard cheese (e.g., Emmental, Gouda or Cheddar)
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
salt
freshly ground pepper
marjoram to taste
olive oil (or another oil for frying)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the potatoes Peel the potatoes and grate them on a fine grater. Place the grated potatoes in a bowl, lightly salt them. Let sit for a while to release the water. Then squeeze thoroughly by hand (or in a cloth) so that the potato mixture is not too watery.
Preparing the filling Grate the hard cheese. Cut the ham into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and press the garlic. Mix all the ingredients in one bowl, season with salt and pepper and add a little marjoram to taste.
Shaping the filled potato pancakes Take a small amount of the potato mixture into your palm, spread it out as the base of a patty. Put some of the filling (cheese + ham) in the center. Fold the edges of the potato mixture over the filling and press lightly so the filling stays securely inside. Finally shape the patty. Repeat the same process with the remaining ingredients.
Frying Heat the olive oil in a pan (a medium layer is enough). Place the filled potato pancakes and fry on both sides until golden – usually 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and heat intensity. Take care they don’t burn but become nicely crispy.
Serving Serve the finished potato pancakes warm. As a side you can choose fresh vegetables, a salad or a dip (e.g., ketchup, tartar sauce or a yogurt dip).

Number of servings

4 servings (depends on the size of the potato pancakes)

Total preparation time

approx. 40 minutes

Recipe conclusion

This recipe for potato pancakes filled with ham and cheese without flour and eggs will appeal to anyone looking for a lighter version of the classic, while not wanting to give up on flavor. They are great as a main dish, but also as a hearty snack or appetizer for guests. Thanks to the simple ingredients and easy method, even a less experienced cook can manage them. Definitely try them – you’ll be surprised how tasty they can be even without the traditional dough!