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Crispy Potato Pancakes

SUBMITTED BY: Nancy Salinas 

"Here's a potato pancake 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 this is one of our favorite treats. -Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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
  • vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2007 by MJ 
The flavor is great. To make this healthier I DON'T fry in oil. I spray the pan, turn it to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2007 by Alyson 
Mmmm a very nice twist on the normal hash browns. I changed the serving size from 2 to 4 on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2008 by SLJ6 
Great way to eat potatoes! I used 4 smaller potatoes and increased the flour a little. I ran... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2007 by KATYPI 
I was first attracted to this recipe because it's scaled for 2 servings and secondly because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2007 by Ashley 
Just made this recipe this morning and its great. Easy to make, easy to cook, and it tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2008 by babychef 
thank you for introducing this recipe! (i don't cook often) but i tried this, and it was easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2009 by JonnyTexas 
I was thinking of Mom today and missing her. Back on the farm in Vermont, where I grew up, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2008 by aly 
I have loved potato cakes since I can remember and this recipe is so easy and equally tasty.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2007 by Rachel M. 
Really, really good. I put a little too much onion in which made them a little strong, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2006 by Allie 
I left out the onions (not a big fan of them) and it still tasted great. A little greasy in... MORE

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