Potato Pancakes Recipe
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4.6
Potato Pancakes Recipe
Description
Potato Pancakes Recipe uses mashed potatoes blended with egg, flour, and seasonings including garlic powder, sea salt, and fresh cracked black pepper. Formed into small rounds, they are pan-fried in vegetable oil heated to around 375°F, cooking about 4 minutes per side until each pancake has a crunchy golden crust. Draining on paper towels after frying removes excess oil, preserving the crisp texture. Green onions add a fresh garnish that complements the savory pancakes.
The flavor balance highlights garlic and black pepper within the creamy potato base, while frying develops a satisfying crunch. This method ensures a tender center surrounded by a crisp edge. These cakes suit serving immediately as a warm side or light meal component.
Serving suggestions include as an accompaniment to meats or with sour cream for dipping. The recipe’s straightforward preparation and frying technique produce well-textured pancakes featuring familiar familiar seasoning notes. Leftovers should be reheated carefully to maintain the crispness.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potato mashed, with 3 tbsp butter melted in
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Roll potato mixture into palm-sized pancakes.
- Add oil to skillet and heat (set to 375 if using an electric skillet).
- Add pancakes to oil and fry, about 4 minutes on each side until crunchy and browned.
- When golden brown on each side, remove from skillet and let sit on paper towel for 5 minutes to cool and drain excess oil.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 845mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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