Sicilian Fried Potatoes with Cheese

Ingredients

• Potatoes — 300 g
• Salt — 0.5 tsp
• Herbes de Provence — 0.5 tsp
• Red pepper flakes — 0.5 tsp
• Cheddar cheese — 60 g
• Eggs — 2 pcs
• Green onions
• Parsley
• Olive oil for frying

Steps

1. Peel the potatoes and grate them on the large side of a grater; place in a clean cloth or towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. Grate the cheddar cheese; finely chop the green onions and parsley.
3. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes with the eggs, grated cheddar, salt, Herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, green onions, and parsley until uniform.
4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Shape the potato mixture into small flat patties and place them in the skillet in a single layer.
5. Fry the patties over medium heat until a golden, crispy crust forms on both sides and the cheese inside has melted; cover the skillet briefly if needed to speed up the cheese melting.
6. Transfer the finished patties to paper towels, let them cool slightly, and serve hot.