Pronto Potato Pancakes

Name: Pronto Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 pancakes.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes, German Breakfast Recipes, German Recipes, German Side Dishes, German Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 small onion, halved; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 to 6 tablespoons canola oil; Applesauce, optional

Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish with any main, or enjoy them solo topped with some homemade applesauce. They will not disappoint. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 small onion, halved
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 to 6 tablespoons canola oil
Applesauce, optional

Directions

Place eggs and onion in a blender; cover and process until blended. Add potatoes; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the flour, salt and cayenne.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain pancakes on paper towels. If desired, serve with applesauce.

Nutrition Facts

2 pancakes: 263 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Pronto Potato Pancakes in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2008

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JeMAnov18

Jan 23, 2016

This recipe is so easy and good. Maybe could use a little more salt, but other than that it is perfect. I left out the cayenne and used a little black pepper instead. So much easier than shredding potatoes.
I_Fortuna

Sep 29, 2015

Great recipe. I love cayenne pepper and even put a dash in my tea. I will use coconut oil instead of canola as well. And, I like using steamed potatoes that have been refrigerated overnight. Big difference in taste and texture with potatoes prepared this way. Potato pancakes are one of our favorites and they are great as a side or even alone for dinner. Thanks for this easy recipe. : )
Anneokley

Sep 27, 2014

These were good. I had never used cayenne pepper with them before. They are also delicious when using (plain) leftover mashed potatoes, skipping the salt,pepper and canola oil.