5 from 12 votes
Potato Pancakes
Potato Pancakes combine grated russet potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, and seasoning, fried to a crispy golden brown. Their texture is crunchy on the outside with a tender interior. This recipe offers a comforting way to use basic pantry ingredients and can be enhanced with sour cream, applesauce, or fresh herbs for added flavor. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, they are filling and versatile.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
303 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potato scrubbed and peeled
- 1 medium onion peeled
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or other neutral flavored oil
- sour cream optional, fresh, for garnish
- applesauce
- Herb
Instructions
- Use a box grater or food processor to grate the potatoes and onion. Remove excess liquid from the shredded vegetables by letting them drain in a colander, blotting them dry with paper towels, or placing them in a clean dish towel to wring out the liquid.
- Place the potato and onion in a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Pour the oil into a large pan over medium high heat. Place heaping 1/4 cup servings of the potato mixture into the pan, then flatten the scoops into pancakes.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
- Serve immediately, topped with sour cream, applesauce or fresh herbs if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
863mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 863mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.