German Potato Pancakes Recipe
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German Potato Pancakes

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"These are a nice change from regular pancakes. They make a great dinner meal when served with bratwurst sausage. I spread mine with cranberry sauce and top with maple syrup."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (400)

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 283 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by MARGIE402   view full review
This is the true Potato Pancake (not Latke). We usually serve them on a Friday night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SUEMAMA   view full review
These were great!!! I solved the oxidation problem by shredding the potatoes one at a time in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by Scape   view full review
These are a delicious sidedish for dinner or breakfast. For those who are complaining about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by SANDJEAN   view full review
I used my blender to grate the potatoes in 1/2 c. of milk. This will keep the potatoes from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by TDZANKL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an awesome recipe! My Father-in-Law is from Austria, so my husband grew up eating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by PHAYTHELOV   view full review
A true Irish lass, I love potatoes. I am always looking for new ways to cook them. I've only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RubyReba   view full review
Made as is. No problem with oxidation because we soaked them in water and then pressed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by BLUESILVERGOLD   view full review
I squeezed out extra water from shredded potatoes by using a cheesecloth. Also doubled flour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by DIGNA   view full review
My mother had made potato pancakes like these when I was little. I made them for my fiance...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by amydoll   view full review
These were really tasty. I served them with rouladen and just topped them with a touch of...

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