Potato Pancakes Recipe

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We grew our own potatoes on the small farm in New Hampshire where I was raised. These pancakes are very good served with any pork dish.

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Potato Pancakes Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely shredded peeled potatoes
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated onion
  • Applesauce or maple syrup, optional

Directions

  • In a sieve or colander, drain potatoes, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in eggs until blended. Add onion and reserved potatoes; toss to coat.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a preheated greased skillet. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with applesauce or syrup if desired. Yield: 12 (2-inch) pancakes.

Nutritional Facts One pancake (with no added salt) equals 77 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Potato Pancakes in Country December/January 1993, p51

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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by lillybow

I didn't peel the potatoes and used the coarse side of the grater because it is faster. They turned out fine.


Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by lydiawoz

These reminded me of the potato pancakes my mother used to make when I was a child. Absolutely delicious!


Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by laecci

the potato mix kept on getting more and more soupy like


Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2010 by lurky27

Oh so good! Just like my grandmother used to make.

~ Theresa


Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2009 by carlarmor

These pancakes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and very tasty. I'm throwing out my old recipe!

 
 
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