Mom's Potato Pancakes Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 117
  • Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 35 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 409 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 24 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g


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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.

  • Re: Mom's Potato Pancakes

    I also like chives or finely chopped green onions for little difference.

    We love these as a meal or side dish and they are great leftover. They warm up nicely in the microwave or toaster oven.

    sjliss
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