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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."
German Potato Pancakes Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 352 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  6 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

What to Drink?
Cocktail Blood Orange Bellini
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 3, 2006 by MARGIE402 
This is the true Potato Pancake (not Latke). We usually serve them on a Friday night... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by SUEMAMA 
These were great!!! I solved the oxidation problem by shredding the potatoes one at a time in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2007 by Scape 
These are a delicious sidedish for dinner or breakfast. For those who are complaining about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 2, 2003 by TDZANKL 
This is an awesome recipe! My Father-in-Law is from Austria, so my husband grew up eating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2003 by SANDJEAN 
I used my blender to grate the potatoes in 1/2 c. of milk. This will keep the potatoes from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 22, 2003 by PHAYTHELOV 
A true Irish lass, I love potatoes. I am always looking for new ways to cook them. I've only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 28, 2003 by DIGNA 
My mother had made potato pancakes like these when I was little. I made them for my fiance... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2003 by BLUESILVERGOLD 
I squeezed out extra water from shredded potatoes by using a cheesecloth. Also doubled flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by RubyReba 
Made as is. No problem with oxidation because we soaked them in water and then pressed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2005 by amydoll 
These were really tasty. I served them with rouladen and just topped them with a touch of... MORE

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Nutritional Information
German Potato Pancakes

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 288

  • Total Fat: 10.8g
  • Cholesterol: 71mg
  • Sodium: 241mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.4g
  • Protein: 6.8g

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