Best 11 Potato Pancakes For Two Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and comforting meal for two? Look no further than potato pancakes! These savory treats are a culinary delight, perfect for a cozy brunch, hearty lunch, or delectable dinner. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, potato pancakes are a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer them plain or topped with your favorite condiments, this versatile dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the best recipe for potato pancakes for two!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

POTATO PANCAKES FOR TWO



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Years ago, my grandson requested a special dish to be included in his class cookbook, and this is the recipe I gave him. It was his favorite whenever he ate at our house, so he was delighted. I often still serve it as a side dish - it's a good complement to any entree. -Ede Righetti, Hayward, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium potatoes
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, shred and rinse in cold water. Drain thoroughly; place in a bowl. Add egg, flour, salt and garlic salt; mix well. , In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender and pancakes are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

POTATO PANCAKES



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These should be prepared and fried as close to serving time as possible.

Provided by Mimi Sheraton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 or 8 medium-size old potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 large onion, peeled
2 extra-large eggs, separated
2 tablespoon potato flour or matzohmeal
1 scant tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon minced parsley, optional
Corn oil, for frying
Applesauce, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and cover with cold water until you are ready to make the pancakes.
  • Grate the potatoes and onion into a strainer that is suspended over a bowl to catch the juices. If this is hard to manage, grate the potatoes into a bowl, then turn into a strainer suspended over another bowl. Grate the potatoes and onion alternately, as the onion juice will help prevent the potatoes from darkening.
  • Using a wooden spoon, or picking up handfuls of the grated potato mixture, squeeze or press out as much liquid as possible over the bowl. Reserve all liquid and let it settle in the bowl for two or three minutes
  • Put the pressed potato and onion mixture in a clean bowl. Carefully pour off the watery part of the reserved liquid but do not discard the thick, starchy paste at the bottom of the bowl. Scrape that into the potato mixture.
  • Add the egg yolks, potato flour or matzoh meal, salt, pepper and parsley if you are using it. Mix thoroughly. Beat the egg whites into stiff and shiny peaks and gently fold them into the potato mixture.
  • Heat a half-inch depth of oil in a heavy skillet, preferably of black cast iron.
  • Drop the potato mixture into the hot oil, about two tablespoons per pancake, and fry, turning once so the pancakes are a deep golden brown on both sides. Total frying time for each batch of pancakes should be about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Keep fried pancakes warm while the rest are being fried. To do that, put the fried, drained pancakes on a rack in an open baking pan and place in a low-heated oven (about 250 degrees). Do not hold for more than 15 minutes before serving or they will become soggy.
  • Serve with applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 482, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 633 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTATO PANCAKES (QUICK VERSION)



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Preparing traditional potato pancakes can be a time consuming process....so you'll really relish this recipe. That's because there's no need to grate potatoes. By using frozen hash browns(or even quicker to use refrigerated shredded hash browns), these "spud-tacular" palate-pleasing pancakes are ready in a hurry! Recipe from TOH. I sometimes add some cheddar cheese in with the mixture.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 16 pancakes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place hash browns in a strainer and rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly; transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, parsley, milk, eggs, flour and salt; mix well. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 inches of oil. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • Optional: Serve with sour cream or applesauce.
  • Note: If using refrigerated hash browns, skip the first step.

PANCAKES FOR TWO



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These light and fluffy pancakes are perfectly portioned for two, so there's no need to worry about what to do with leftover batter. For a special taste treat, I like to prepare them with blueberries.-Annemarie Pietila, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield about 8 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Combine egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until blended. If desired, fold in blueberries. , Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BISQUICK® POTATO PANCAKES



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Potato pancakes, or latkes, are eaten traditionally during Hanukkah, but they are great to serve any time, especially topped with sour cream or applesauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in medium bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Stir in milk, potatoes, Bisquick, onions and salt. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Using 1/4 cup potato mixture for each pancake, place 8 mounds into skillet. Flatten each with spatula to about 4 inches in diameter.
  • Cook pancakes about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tablespoon butter and potato mixture. Add additional butter as needed to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 pancake, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

PANCAKES FOR ONE OR TWO



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This is another recipe I found in the 1998 Taste of Home Annual Recipes. It was sent in to them by Ann Schenk of Winnett, Montana.She added two teapoons of wheat germ when the dry ingredients were mixed together, but I left it out. And they seemed to come out just fine.This recipe make enough for one, but if you make them just a bit smaller you could get enough for two. And serve eggs and sausage on the side for a much heartier breakfast or even dinner.Serve with margarine and syrup, if desired. Submitted to " ZAAR " on October 28th, 2009

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 3 pancakes, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour,baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat egg,milk and oil.
  • Stir in dry ingredients just until blended.
  • Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls ( if making smaller, use 1/4 cupfuls ) onto a lightly greased hot griddle, or you can use a lightly greased frying pan.
  • Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes and edges are slightly dry.
  • Cook until the other side is a golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 190.9, Sodium 1187.7, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.8

MARTHA'S FAVORITE POTATO PANCAKES



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Martha shares her recipe for latkes, the potato pancakes that are traditionally prepared for Hanukkah dinners. Serve them warm from the oven with accompaniments like applesauce, sour cream, and caviar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large russet potatoes, peeled
1 small white onion, finely grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup lager or ale
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Pink applesauce, for serving (optional)
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Caviar, such as Kaluga Imperial, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate potatoes in long shreds, using smooth strokes to run across the large holes of a grater into a large bowl of cold water. Set a sieve or colander over a second bowl and drain potatoes, reserving liquid.
  • Set liquid aside until starch sinks to bottom of bowl, about 10 minutes. Carefully pour liquid from bowl and discard, reserving milky residue (potato starch). Transfer potatoes to bowl with potato starch.
  • Add onion to the bowl, then stir in eggs, beer, flour, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. In a heavy skillet, heat 1/2 inch oil. Spoon 1/4 cup potato mixture per pancake into skillet. (Make a few at a time, being careful that they don't run into one another.)
  • Fry pancakes, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain and keep warm in oven while frying the rest. Serve warm with apple- sauce, sour cream, and caviar, if desired.

POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     brunch, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large russet potatoes, Idaho or Washington, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 large white onion
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup corn or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Peel and grate the potatoes into a bowl of cold water using the large-holed surface of the grater. (Do not grate them until you are ready to cook them.) Drain the potatoes well in a strainer.
  • Peel the onion and grate on the same grating surface. There should be one cup. Add the onion to the potatoes in a strainer. Blend well.
  • With a rubber spatula or your hands, push down or squeeze the potato-and-onion mixture to extract the remaining liquid. Place the mixture in a mixing bowl and add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Blend well.
  • To prepare the pancakes it is best to use two or more nonstick skillets, 6 or 7 inches in diameter. Heat about 1 tablespoon of the oil in each skillet and add 3/4 cup of the potato-onion mixture. Flatten the mixture with a spatula evenly. Cook over medium-high heat about 3 minutes or until the cakes are brown on the bottom. Turn the cakes over, trying not to break them. Cook through for about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Slide the cakes onto a flat surface and keep them warm.
  • Add one more tablespoon of oil to each skillet and repeat the procedure until all the mixture is used.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

Tips:

  • For crispy potato pancakes, use a combination of grated and mashed potatoes.
  • Use a large nonstick skillet to cook the potato pancakes so that they have plenty of room to spread out.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking the potato pancakes, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the potato pancakes over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the potato pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon.

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 with a variety of toppings. Whether you like them crispy or soft, savory or sweet, there is a potato pancake recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give potato pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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