Best 20 Potato Pancakes Recipes

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Potato pancakes, also known as latkes or hash browns, are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made from grated potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings, they can be pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining fluffy and tender on the inside. Often served with sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon, potato pancakes are a popular choice for many occasions, including holidays and special gatherings. Cooking potato pancakes can be an art, and with so many different variations and recipes available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect potato pancakes, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking technique. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find valuable tips and tricks to help you create delicious and unforgettable potato pancakes.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO PANCAKES I



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This is a traditional potato pancake recipe, and is a wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal. You can use more flour if the mixture seems too wet.

Provided by FISHLOVE

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large potatoes
1 yellow onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Finely grate potatoes with onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
  • Mix in egg, salt, and black pepper. Add enough flour to make mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
  • Turn oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Drop two or three 1/4 cup mounds into hot oil, and flatten to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain, and keep warm in low oven until serving time. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 414.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES



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These are a nice change from regular pancakes. They make a great dinner meal when served with bratwurst sausage. I spread mine with cranberry sauce and top with maple syrup.

Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 245.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES



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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

2 medium potatoes, peeled
1 egg
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Canola oil

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.

EASY POTATO PANCAKES



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You can make these classic latkes a couple of hours in advance and reheat them when the guests arrive. Serve with sour cream and applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds waxy potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
Sour cream and applesauce, for serving
Sour cream and applesauce

Steps:

  • Coarsely grate potatoes and onion into a colander in the sink. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl; mix in egg, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in batches, drop 1/4-cup mounds of potato mixture into the skillet; press lightly with a spatula to flatten. Cook pancakes until golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, as desired.

CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES



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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

1 medium onion, peeled
4 large russet or Idaho potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Applesauce and/or sour cream, for serving

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.

EASY POTATO PANCAKES



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My family loves these as a side dish or for Sunday brunch. Delicious topped with sour cream and green onions or applesauce.

Provided by HIGHROAD

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 potatoes, peeled and shredded
2 eggs, beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato batter into the skillet and flatten cakes slightly with a spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PERFECT POTATO PANCAKES



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I like to serve these potato pancakes with barbecued sausage. They're also nice with baked ham and applesauce or with breakfast sausages. And, with these and other types of meals, they're a good alternative to french fries. My children are married, and I'm a widow. So I don't do as much cooking as I once did. Guests always ask for the recipe when I serve this dish, though. And when my son and his family visited me from Winnipeg not long ago, one of the first things he asked for were Perfect Potato Pancakes!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield about 16 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large potatoes (about 3 pounds)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Optional: Maple syrup or applesauce

Steps:

  • Peel and shred potatoes; place in a bowl of cold water. Line a colander with cheesecloth or paper towels. Drain potatoes into cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, salt and pepper., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil, about 3 in. apart. Press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. If desired, top with maple syrup or applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY POTATO PANCAKES



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Using frozen hash browns makes these potato pancakes a snap to fix. They're a tasty companion to eggs for brunch. -Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Place the hash browns in a strainer; rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly; transfer to a large bowl. Add the flour, eggs, butter, water and salt; mix well. , Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

POTATO PANCAKES



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 (2-inch) pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
Applesauce or maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES



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Delicious and cheesy, these potato pancakes are a huge hit with my 3 boys! Great as a side dish or for snacking! These travel well wrapped in foil for the lunch box. Can be served plain or with ranch dressing as a dip.

Provided by Charlene Luzum

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup real bacon bits
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup corn oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix together potatoes, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.
  • Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into per patty into skillet. Cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Drain cooked pancakes on paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES



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This is a great recipe for leftover mashed potatoes. I never liked reheated mashed potatoes, but if you fry them in a pan as a potato pancake, they taste delicious. You might need to adjust the ingredients depending on how much mashed potatoes you have left over.

Provided by Karin50

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Combine mashed potatoes, egg, and pepper in a bowl and mix well together.
  • Pour bread crumbs into a small bowl. Shape potato mixture into 3-inch patties with wet hands and dip in bread crumbs so they are evenly coated.
  • Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook potato cakes on both sides until they are heated through and browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 805.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ZUCCHINI AND POTATO PANCAKES



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I found this recipe years ago while searching for new ways to use vegetables from our garden. My family really enjoys these delicious pancakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 cup shredded peeled potato (1 medium)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Steps:

  • In a sieve or colander, drain the zucchini and potato, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, baking soda, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs until blended. Add the onion, garlic and zucchini mixture; toss to coat., Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick 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 on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

2 lb yukon gold potato, peeled
½ yellow onion
3 eggs
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup monterey jack cheese, grated
⅓ cup breadcrumb meal
¼ cup olive oil, for frying
1 sour cream, to serve
1 green onion, chopped, to serve

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

LOUISIANA SWEET POTATO PANCAKES



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These are a very welcome change from regular pancakes. Great with maple syrup or cranberry sauce.

Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound sweet potatoes
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan of boiling water, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and immediately immerse in cold water to loosen skins. Drain, remove skins, chop, and mash.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk and butter in a separate medium bowl. Blend sweet potato mixture into the flour mixture to form a batter.
  • Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter mixture onto the prepared griddle by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook until golden brown, turning once with a spatula when the surface begins to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 549.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES



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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

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 onions, minced
3 eggs, beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup vegetable oil

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

LATKES (POTATO PANCAKES)



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Make and share this Latkes (Potato Pancakes) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teresa Johnson

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 3 tablespoons matzo meal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 onion, minced
black pepper, to taste
paprika, to taste
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Wash and peel the potatoes.
  • Grate the potatoes with a grater or food processor.
  • (You can grate them into a bowl of salted water to keep them from discoloring. Otherwise they discolor about as fast as you can grate them, although it doesn't hurt anything if you use them right away). Drain off all liquid, and squeeze the excess liquid out by hand.
  • (Do this even if you don't soak them in the salted water.) Beat the eggs and mix with the grated potatoes and other ingredients, except the oil.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium high heat until very hot.
  • Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoons into oil (about 4 at a time).
  • Use a pancake turner to flatten them out.
  • Fry to golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve topped with applesauce or sour cream.

GRATED POTATO PANCAKES



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It is important to wring all excess moisture from potatoes to ensure a crisp pancake. If you are uncomfortable flipping the pancake, you may invert it onto a plate, and slide it back into the pan after adding the remaining oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 Idaho potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 teaspoons canola oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and grate on the large holes of a box grater. Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze tightly, removing all excess moisture.
  • Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1 teaspoon canola oil. When very hot, add grated potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to press potatoes into a flat, round shape. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, shaking pan periodically, until pancake is nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip pancake, and add remaining teaspoon of oil, drizzling around the edges of pancake. Gently swirl pan to distribute oil. Season again with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until golden brown and crisp on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Transfer to a cutting board; cut into wedges. Serve immediately.

CHEESY LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chilled leftover mashed potatoes
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar
2 tablespoons chopped scallions, green and white parts, plus more for garnish
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
Kosher salt
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, scallions, egg and 3 tablespoons of the flour in a large bowl (see Cook's Note). With your hands, divide the mixture into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a compact ball, and then flatten it into a pancake about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Put the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish and carefully coat each pancake in the flour.
  • Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. (Add enough oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of the pan.)
  • Fry the pancakes, in batches, until they're golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more oil to the pan as needed between batches. (Do not overcrowd the pan and do not flip the pancakes too soon or they won't develop a crisp crust.) Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle them with salt.
  • Serve the potato pancakes topped with sour cream and garnished with additional chopped scallions.

ZUCCHINI-POTATO PANCAKES



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Use up your extra zucchini by putting a fresh twist on traditional potato pancakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium)
3 medium potatoes, peeled, shredded (3 cups)
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
Sour cream, if desired
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps:

  • Squeeze zucchini with paper towels to remove excess moisture. In large bowl, stir together zucchini, potatoes, onion, flour, egg, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over medium-high heat. For each pancake, drop heaping tablespoon of batter into hot oil; flatten slightly. Cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown and edges are bubbly. Turn and cook other side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve pancakes warm. Garnish with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

MOM'S POTATO PANCAKES



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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 : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes. Russet potatoes are the best choice for potato pancakes because they are starchy and have a high moisture content. This makes them easy to grate and results in a crispy pancake.
  • Grate the potatoes finely. This will help the pancakes to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming too dense.
  • Squeeze out the excess moisture from the potatoes. This will help the pancakes to be crispy and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a nonstick skillet. This will help the pancakes to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately. Potato pancakes are best when served hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Potato pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect potato pancakes every time.

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