Tortitas de papas rellenas con jamón y queso | Michigan Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large yellow potatoes (about 2 pounds)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 pound diced ham
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 Tbsp corn starch
• 1 egg
• 4 ounces queso Manchego or Mexican cheese (shredded)
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter (4 Tbsp)
• A few leaves of chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable or corn oil for frying