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Potato Pancakes I

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"This is a traditional potato pancake recipe, and is a wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal. You can use more flour if the mixture seems too wet."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Finely grate potatoes with onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
  2. Mix in egg, salt, and black pepper. Add enough flour to make mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
  3. Turn oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  4. Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Drop two or three 1/4 cup mounds into hot oil, and flatten to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain, and keep warm in low oven until serving time. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Oh so good! A true German potato pancake is "grated" as the recipe states, not shredded.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2003 by THERESA WOLF 
I loved this recipe due to it's simplicity and nutritional value. Cooking spray worked well... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on may 12, 2004 by LILSPINSTER 
Mmmm WONDERFUL! I used about 4 tablespoons of flour though b/c my potatoes were fairly large,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2003 by JENNIFER72_00 
My boyfriend and I both enjoyed these. I will definitely make them again. We didn't use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2003 by KWOODRUFF1 
Very Tasty. My husband LOVED them. We ate them for breakfast with applesauce. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2003 by PANSEY2 
yummy, try a food processor for shredding the potatoes much faster...:) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 17, 2003 by Laurie 
This is so similar to a recipe I used to make years ago, I used to love it. Maybe I messed up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 5, 2007 by MKAYSER 
Very delicious and easy! For a twist serve this with a small amount of dark soy sauce for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2006 by QUASINAUGHT 
MMM. Just like my granmother used to make. For my birthday I would would request these. Thanks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2002 by LOSTWIZARD 
great recipe just like mom used to make. Try serving with sugar sprinkled on top. MMMMMMM!!!!! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Potato Pancakes I

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 288

  • Total Fat: 8.2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 416mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.3g
  • Protein: 6.4g

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