Mom’s Potato Pancakes

Name: Mom's Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large potatoes); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Oil for frying; Optional: Chopped parsley, applesauce and sour cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

Ingredients

4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Optional: Chopped parsley, applesauce and sour cream

Directions

1. Rinse shredded potatoes in cold water; drain well, squeezing to remove excess water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in egg, flour, onion, salt and pepper.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; press to flatten slightly. Fry both sides until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and top with applesauce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

2 pancakes: 171 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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