Mom's Potato Pancakes
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These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we've enjoyed it for years.
-Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil
Directions:
Rinse potatoes in cold water; drain well. Place in a large bowl. Add egg, flour, onion, salt and pepper; mix well. In a skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form a pancake. Fry until golden brown; turn and brown the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.