Topfenrainkalan (Austrian Curd Cheese and Potato Patties)

Name: Topfenrainkalan (Austrian Curd Cheese and Potato Patties)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Austrian, Vegetarian, Main Course
Ingredients: 250 g Potatoes; 250 g Dry curd cheese; 1 piece Egg; 3 tbsp Flour; 1 tsp Salt; Olive oil and butter

Traditional Austrian curd cheese and potato patties that can be served both savory and sweet.

By Laura Danner

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Servings: 2

Tags: Austrian, Vegetarian, Main Course, Dessert, Potato

Ingredients

250 g Potatoes
250 g Dry curd cheese
1 piece Egg
3 tbsp Flour
1 tsp Salt
Olive oil and butter

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins until soft, press them through a ricer while still warm, and then refrigerate or let them cool down completely.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
3. Combine all ingredients into a dough and shape into small patties.
4. Line a baking sheet with oiled parchment paper, arrange the patties on it, and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
5. After baking, fry the patties in a pan with olive oil and butter until golden brown.