Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

Really liked this recipe; reminded me on home when I was little and my grandma made this with fresh out-of-the-garden applesauce. I served it with pear sauce from Trader Joes and it was really good. Too bad there is not a healthier way of frying the 'Puffer' as I really wanted a Schnaps afterwards to give my stomach a fat-break. Will make this again from time to time.

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Regina

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Living In: Mountain View, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

Yummy!! So delicious with ketchup!

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Annien

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Home Town: Torrance, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

I grew up in a German household and these were a regular. We have always used unpeeled potatoes (more vitamins) and a blender (no shreeding necessary), just cube the potatoes. My husband still requests them after 45 years. Always use raw potatoes, spread thin and fry till crisp.

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Ellen

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Home Town: Alpena, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bradenton, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

I have tried several recipes for potato pancakes over the years and have always been disappointed - until now! These were great. I boiled the potatoes until tender before shredding. I thought they needed a little more salt, so I added extra salt in the form of garlic salt and also added some onion powder (because onion powder makes most everything better!). I cooked them in my iron skillet, which browned them nicely.

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Tart-licious

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Living In: Loudonville, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

To the reviewer "Amanda" (posted Nov. 26, 2007)...Amanda - mashed potatoes? These are NOT to be made with mashed potatoes. You made a completely different pancake using them. This is an old German recipe and you NEED to use GRATED, RAW potatoes. I have been making these for years and got the recipe from my German Grandmother. Please, try them with the grated raw spuds and you will not believe the difference.

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C. J.

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

I had never attempted potato pancakes before because I was afraid they'd taste like hash browns, but these have turned my opinion completely around! REALLY great, really easy (if you use a processor for shredding). I just spooned them into hot oil, flattened a bit with a spatula.. cook, flip, cook, done! Served with fresh grilled brats, wilted cabbage slaw (from this site), beer, pickled eggs... oh, and we sprinkled them with a tiny bit of granulated sugar, topped with applesauce and sour cream. WONDERFUL. Raves from everyone!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

I made sure i got all the water out of the potato,and they were very good. We use them for hash browns, with eggs

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harris

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2007

Very tasty and simple to make. My husband loved them and the reminded him of the ones his grandma use to make.

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AJJONKMAN

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Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007

We loved it. I added a tablespoon of garlic. Next time I will add bacon bits too. Thank you for sharing.

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2007

These were delicious and not that difficult to make. I doubled the recipe so I was sure to have enough ... and was happy I did. Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2007

This was great! I sprinkled "Splenda" on top and had homemade Apple Butter on the side. "Wonderful". I cut this recipe to 3 servings and the two of us had some left over after breakfast. It required some preparation ahead of time,but it was worth the extra effort. The evening before,I boiled some potatos with the skin on for a few minutes. The next morning they peeled and grated easily.

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Le Artiste

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Living In: Winkelman, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2007

i thought this recipe was ok. they needed to cook longer than specified in the recipe. I used the recipe as more of a guideline. i also added an extra egg, thats how my grandma made them!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Downey, California, USA

Living In: Anaheim, California, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2007

This recipe reminds me of the potato pancakes that my dad used to make. I served mine with sour cream and they were perfect with the German Red Cabbage recipe and Bierrocks I. Oh my goodness, use this recipe! The potato fries up nicely and the onion adds a wonderful sweetness to the mixture. Yummy!

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007

Very good! I did add additional spices.

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Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2007

excellent consistency and taste. Try a dash of allspice in it - that's the way a German girlfriend made it for me ; allspice makes this recipe fabulous.

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007

Great recipe. I grated some cheddar cheese and melted it ontop of the pancakes while cooking them. Will make again.

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Stephane Vincent

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Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

I hate to sound like a broken record, but these are truly the best potato pancakes I have ever had. I made them from leftover mashed potatoes, just about six cups to 1.5 times the recipe. I didn't have any trouble with moisture. I do recommend a skillet, to keep up with demand! They go quick!!!

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Mandy

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Home Town: Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007

Worked great for me. I used left over mashed potatoes and extra flour. I have never seen anything go so fast. I could not make them quick enough. Thanks.

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Bailey

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

I made these with a ham steak and some steamed carrots. My husband just loved them. I didn't change a thing with this recipe. I definately would give this recipe 5 stars!

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

Fantastic. First time for me and it was a breeze. Next time I will make them thinner so they crisp up more and faster than they did. I made them for breakfast with poached eggs and hollandaise. This is a keeper for me.

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