Mom's Potato Pancakes Recipe

Mom's Potato Pancakes Recipe
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75% would make again

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

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Canola oil

Directions

  • Rinse potatoes in cold water; drain well. Place in a large bowl. Stir in the egg, flour, onion, salt and pepper.
  • 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 in batches until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 117 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 409 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Mom's Potato Pancakes published in Taste of Home February/March 1995, p35

Potato pancakes are a German staple. Try these simple pancakes are a perfect side dish or a great appetizer.


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Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by sjliss

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.

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