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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."
Potato Pancakes Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 69 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
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DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2007 by IndyCook 
This was a super simple recipe and a definite keeper. The only change I made was to add a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 20, 2006 by Nikki 
This is the closest recipe on this site for authentic German Latke's like my mom makes. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2003 by RGH3ANGE; 
Very tasty and extremly easy to make. instead of chopping onion I grated it with the potato.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Altho the mixture needed to be seasoned, they were delicious. I also used my food processor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2005 by METROPHOBIA 
These were excellent! I halved the recipe (since there are just two of us) and didn't add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2006 by DAVIDDVD 
We have always used leftover mashed potatoes for potato pancakes. This recipe is very much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by FEEDMENOW 
Not bad, needs more seasonings. Next time we will have to shred the onions and used 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 18, 2007 by *Chelle* 
At the restaurant where I work we put a poached egg on top of one of these with a cheese sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 1, 2008 by Curinn 
Yum yum, I've been making these for years without flour. Making one large cake is easier,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.22 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 25, 2007 by xavasia 
These are so easy, and delicious. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Potato Pancakes

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 366

  • Total Fat: 13.1g
  • Cholesterol: 106mg
  • Sodium: 48mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.9g
  • Protein: 8.2g

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