Crispy potato pancakes are a delightful savory snack or side dish that can be easily made at home. They are made from grated potatoes, flour, and eggs, and are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. Potato pancakes are often served with applesauce and goat cheese, which complement their flavors perfectly. The tartness of the applesauce and the tanginess of the goat cheese balance out the richness of the potato pancakes, creating a harmonious and satisfying dish.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRISP POTATO PANCAKES WITH GOAT CHEESE ON MIXED GREENS
Categories Cheese Potato Goat Cheese Winter Pan-Fry Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make salad:
- Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chives, shallot and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl. Set aside.
- Make pancakes:
- Place potatoes in dry kitchen towel and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible. Transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Mound 1/3 cup potatoes in skillet. using spatula, flatten to 3-inch round. Repeat 3 times, forming 4 pancakes. Top each cake with 1/4 of goat cheese. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon chives. Cover each with another 1/3 cup potatoes; press to adhere, enclosing cheese completely and flattening slightly. Cook until bottoms are golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to skillet. Turn pancakes over; cook until golden, about 6 minutes.
- Toss greens with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Arrange 1 pancake atop each salad.
CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES
Here's a potato pancake recipe that doesn't take much time to make and is just right for two people. Weekends become our time to relax and enjoy life, and these potato pancakes are one of our favorite treats. -Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well. , In a large skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
POTATO PANCAKES WITH HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE
Comfort food to the max. Nothing beats these potato pancakes and applesauce, especially with a pork roast or ham steak.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes more, shaking the pan.
- Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and cook until translucent, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add the butter, egg, salt and pepper to the potatoes and stir to combine.
- When cool, shape mixture into 8 small pancakes.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Add the potato pancakes and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Turn the cakes and reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Drain the cakes on the paper towels and serve with applesauce.
- Homemade Applesauce: Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the apples are fork tender.
- Remove from the heat and mash all the ingredients together using a potato masher.
- Stir in the butter, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 360.9, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 30.1, Protein 4.5
CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES
Need a tasty side for any meal of the day? These are the route to go. I tried this recipe in my culinary class and they were amazing! Everyone raved about their excellent texture and flavor!
Provided by maf13456
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix potatoes, onions, eggs, flour, baking powder, and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Shape potato mixture into 12 evenly sized patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry potato patties in batches until tender and browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer browned patties to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining patties.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
POTATO PANCAKES WITH GOAT CHEESE
This recipe originally comes from Epicurious, but is so simple, different, and delicious, that I wanted to share. Goes nicely on a bed of fresh greens.
Provided by me2006
Categories Breakfast
Time 22m
Yield 2 cakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the grated potatoes in a dry kitchen towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Transfer potatoes to large bowl and toss in salt and pepper. If desired, add parmesan cheese.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Mound 1/3 cup of potatoes in skillet and flatten to form about a 3 inch round. Repeat 3 times, forming 4 pancakes.
- Top each cake with 1/4 of goat cheese and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of chives.
- Cover each with another 1/3 cup potatoes; press to adhere, enclosing cheese completely and flattening slightly.
- Cook until bottoms are golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to skillet. Turn pancakes over; cook until golden, about 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 10.7
CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES
This is the classic latke, made with little more than grated potatoes and onions, with egg and flour for binding.
Provided by Andrew Friedman
Categories Egg Onion Potato Appetizer Side Fry Hanukkah Quick & Easy Kosher Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about 24 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Place 2 nonstick baking sheets in oven.
- Using box grater or food processor fitted with grating disc, coarsely grate onion and place in colander set in sink. Coarsely grate potatoes, add to colander, and set aside to drain.
- In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs, then whisk in flour.
- Press potatoes and onion to extract as much liquid as possible, then add to egg/flour mixture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using wooden spoon or hands, mix well, but do not overwork.
- In heavy-bottomed, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter until hot but not smoking. Drop 4 scant 1/4-cup portions of potato mixture into pan and flatten with spatula to form four 3-inch pancakes.
- Fry until bottoms are golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then turn over and fry until golden-brown and crisp, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season immediately with salt and pepper. Keep warm on baking sheets in oven while making remaining pancakes.
- Using paper towels, carefully wipe out pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter and fry 4 more pancakes. Repeat with remaining batter, wiping out pan and adding 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter before each batch.
- Serve pancakes hot with applesauce and/or sour cream.
GOAT CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES WITH POACHED EGGS
I was looking for something different for Sunday brunch. Just used what was on hand and they came out great. My wife thought they were a bit rich, so I may try a touch of lemon to cut through the richness of the goat cheese.
Provided by RCHEISS
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Potatoes
Time 39m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage patties until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to 3 serving plates.
- Bring 3 or 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes and green onions; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool under running water.
- Combine potatoes, green onions, mushrooms, quick-mixing flour, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt in a bowl; mix well by hand. Blend in goat cheese with your fingers.
- Melt butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture into the skillet in 3 portions. Flatten into 3-inch pancakes with spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and slightly crusted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place on top of sausage patties.
- Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to bring water to a gentle simmer; add vinegar. Crack 1 egg into a small bowl. Gently slip into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of the water. Repeat with remaining eggs.
- Cook eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place on top of pancakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 192.6 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 542.9 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, yellow onion, eggs, garlic, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, breadcrumb meal, olive oil, sour cream, green onion
Provided by Chris Salicrup
Categories Breakfast
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Using a box grater, shred the potatoes into a towel in a bowl and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Set aside and grate the onion.
- Add the grated potatoes and grated onion onion to a large bowl. Add in the eggs, garlic, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, monterey jack, and breadcrumbs and mix until combined.
- Take ½ cup of the potato mixture and form into a thin patty, about ⅓-inch thick.
- Heat cooking oil over medium-high heat and place potato patty into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Repeat with remaining patties.
- Serve with sour cream and green onions on top, and enjoy!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- For crispy potato pancakes, use a combination of grated raw potatoes and cooked mashed potatoes. This ensures a balance of texture and flavor.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or nonstick pan for cooking the pancakes. This helps achieve an evenly browned and crispy exterior.
- Make sure the potato mixture is well-drained before forming the pancakes. Excess moisture can result in soggy pancakes.
- When flipping the pancakes, use a wide, flat turner to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Serve the potato pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as applesauce, goat cheese, sour cream, or chives.
Conclusion:
Crispy potato pancakes are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a crispy exterior and tender interior, these pancakes are a perfect canvas for a variety of toppings. Experiment with different flavor combinations to create your own unique dish. Whether you prefer the classic combination of applesauce and goat cheese or something more adventurous, these potato pancakes are sure to satisfy your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try today! You won't be disappointed.
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