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Loaded Breakfast Potato Pancakes
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Loaded Breakfast Potato Pancakes

Loaded Breakfast Potato Pancakes are the perfect crisp and savory breakfast side with onion, bell peppers, cayenne pepper, and bacon bits.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg divided
  • 3 large russet potato peeled (about 2 pounds
  • 1 green bell pepper , minced
  • 1/4 yellow onion , minced
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup Bacon , cooked and crumbled (or cooked breakfast sausage)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl mix together 3 of the eggs until well beaten.
  2. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Let cool then chop into large chunks.
  4. Grate the potatoes and squeeze them dry in paper towels.
  5. Add the potatoes to a large mixing bowl with the cooled scrambled eggs, bell pepper, onion, eggs, flour, bacon (or sausage), salt, pepper, cayenne, and baking powder.
  6. Mix it all together well.
  7. Add oil to a large dutch oven or frying pan about an inch thick on medium-high heat.
  8. When oil reaches 375 degrees add 1/2 cup of the potato mixture in small piles to the pan and flatten with the back of a fork.
  9. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until browned (if it browns too quickly the potatoes inside will not be cooked, so pay attention to oil temperature).
  10. Serve hot with ketchup or maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 692mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 522mg 22%
Potassium 692mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.