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Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes

SUBMITTED BY: LeeAnn Greff 

"If you're looking for a change of pace for breakfast, try these old-fashioned potato pancakes. They were my grandmother's favorite breakfast dish, and the recipe has been passed down through the generations."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups shredded peeled potatoes
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse potatoes in cold water; drain thoroughly. In a bowl, mix potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Fry 5-6 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender and pancakes are golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by A Bowers 
I cut back on the parsley, as I'm not a fan, I also added 1 cup cheddar cheese into the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by nykath 
This recipe was quick, easy and tasted excellant ( just like my mother's recipe). I did omit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by chellebelle 
These are good, fairly quick to make and use simple ingredients so it is a great weeknight... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by cristib 
I thought these were wonderful! This was my first attempt at potato pancakes so I wasn't sure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Home Fry 
Didn't like the parsley. I tried the recipe again without the parsley and it was good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Little One 
This was my first time making (or eating) potato pancakes and they turned out beautifully. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by JHWEBSTER1 
I tried this one for Christmas and it was a hit. I spiced it up a bit with some chopped jalopenas. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by SUZI1202 
I thought there was way too much pepper. I would use only 1/4 t next time. The parsley was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by traci bakopoulos 
These turned out really well. I think they lacked salt and maybe some flavoring but that is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by Sister Jane 
I made these tonight since I had a ton of potatoes left over from my holiday cooking. I did... MORE

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