Restaurant-Style Cheesy Meat Patties with Potato Medley

Introduction

Uncover a restaurant-quality dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece! These juicy meat patties topped with melted cheese and served with crispy potatoes will revolutionize your home cooking, bringing professional-level flavor to your dinner table.

Ingredients

For the Meat Patties

  • 600g ground meat
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Ground paprika
  • 60g breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 carrot, grated

For the Potato Side

  • 600g potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Ground paprika
  • 60g breadcrumbs

For the Mushroom Topping

  • 300g mushrooms
  • Vegetable oil
  • 200g cheese, grated
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 100g sour cream
  • 80g mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Fresh dill
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Spring onions for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare Meat Patties
    • Mix ground meat with grated carrot
    • Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
    • Incorporate breadcrumbs and egg
    • Form into uniform patties
  2. Prepare Potatoes
    • Cut potatoes into wedges
    • Season with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika
    • Coat with breadcrumbs
  3. Cook Mushrooms
    • Sauté mushrooms in vegetable oil
    • Season with salt and pepper
  4. Baking
    • Preheat oven to 190°C
    • Place meat patties on baking sheet
    • Add potatoes to the same sheet
    • Bake for 40 minutes
  5. Finish and Garnish
    • Top patties with sautéed mushrooms
    • Cover with grated cheese
    • Add tomato slices
    • Return to oven until cheese melts
  6. Prepare Sauce
    • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise
    • Add minced garlic and dill
    • Season with salt and pepper

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: Approximately 450-500 per serving
  • Protein: 30-35g
  • Carbohydrates: 25-30g
  • Fat: 25-30g
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Servings: 4-6

Cooking Tips and Tricks

  • Don’t overwork meat mixture to keep patties tender
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
  • Let meat rest before serving
  • Grate cheese fresh for best melting

Variations and Substitutions

  • Use ground turkey or plant-based meat
  • Try different cheese varieties
  • Add herbs to meat mixture
  • Make gluten-free with alternative breadcrumbs

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I prepare patties in advance? Yes, refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking
  2. How to prevent dry meat? Don’t overcook, use fatty meat, add grated vegetables
  3. Can I use different vegetables? Try zucchini or bell peppers
  4. Best cheese for melting? Mozzarella, cheddar, or mix of cheeses
  5. How to store leftovers? Refrigerate, consume within 2-3 days

Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

  • Refrigerate within 2 hours
  • Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness
  • Separate components for best texture

Bon appétit!