Description
Easy Potato Pancakes are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a crispy exterior and fluffy interior that everyone loves. These delectable pancakes are perfect for any meal, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Served with creamy sour cream or tangy applesauce, they are sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and grated
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes and onions with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add enough oil to generously coat the bottom.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Gently flip each pancake and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until crisped to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg