Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes Recipe

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Years ago, when I was searching for just the right thing to perk up a meal, my neighbor suggested these pancakes. They did the trick! Golden brown, crisp and cheesy, they make a deliciously different dish anytime of day.

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Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in the potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into butter and oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 16 pancakes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 219 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes in Country Woman March/April 2001, p33