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Potato Pancakes
Perfectly crispy potato pancakes are great for breakfast or served as an easy side dish!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
German , American
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes peeled and grated, approx. 4 cups
- 1 medium sweet onion peeled, and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil more may be needed
- sour cream or applesauce for serving
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes. Grate the potatoes and onion with the large holes of a box grater.
- Add the potatoes and onion to the center of a clean kitchen towel. Close the towel and twist it to remove as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, flour, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and no flour lumps remain.
- Add the potato mixture to the bowl and mix well to combine.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot add four ¼ cup-sized scoops of the potato mixture into the hot oil. If you do not hear a sizzle when the potato mixture is added, the oil is not hot enough.
- Use a spatula to gently press the potato mixture down to form a pancake.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until deep golden brown, adding more oil if needed.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- If desired, serve with applesauce or sour cream.
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Notes
- As batches of potato pancakes are cooking they can be kept warm in a 275°F oven.
- Shredded hash browns can be used in place of potatoes, omit the salt from the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6g
Calories
120
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 120 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.