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Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes

SUBMITTED BY: Ferne Moe 

"Years ago, when I was searching for just the right thing to perk up a meal, my neighbor suggested these pancakes. They did the trick! Golden brown, crisp and cheesy, they make a deliciously different dish anytime of day."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups shredded peeled potatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour; mix well. Stir in potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Bear Cat 
Tops! The cream and Swiss cheeses and the cayenne really add flavor to these. I put the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by ENSOLETTE 
These were great! I did do half swiss and half cheddar instead of all swiss, but still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by nascarbaby 
Good pancakes, for 16 people. 8 1/2 cups of potato. 4 eggs.1/4 cup of flour. But, had I no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Dawn-Faith 
These were OK. I'll use more onion if I make this again. On their own they're a little bland,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2008 by NKTAUBE 
Made these with a salad of greens and it was a super quick weeknight meal. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by Iamtrying 
This was awesome. I didn't have swiss, so I used colby cheese. Great flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.38 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Basg 
It's the last day of Hanukkah. I've made traditional potato pancakes (latkes) twice, and I was... MORE


 
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