Crispy Potato Pancakes Recipe
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Crispy Potato Pancakes

By: Nancy Salinas 
"Here's a potato pancake that doesn't take much time to make and is just right for two people. Weekends become our time to relax and enjoy life, and this is one of our favorite treats. -Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well. In a large skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by MJ   view full review
The flavor is great. To make this healthier I DON'T fry in oil. I spray the pan, turn it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by SLJ6   view full review
Great way to eat potatoes! I used 4 smaller potatoes and increased the flour a little. I ran...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by KATYPI   view full review
I was first attracted to this recipe because it's scaled for 2 servings and secondly because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by JonnyTexas   view full review
I was thinking of Mom today and missing her. Back on the farm in Vermont, where I grew up, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by Alyson   view full review
Mmmm a very nice twist on the normal hash browns. I changed the serving size from 2 to 4 on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by aly   view full review
I have loved potato cakes since I can remember and this recipe is so easy and equally tasty....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by Ashley   view full review
Just made this recipe this morning and its great. Easy to make, easy to cook, and it tastes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by babychef   view full review
thank you for introducing this recipe! (i don't cook often) but i tried this, and it was easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by Rachel M.   view full review
Really, really good. I put a little too much onion in which made them a little strong, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2011 by Suzie Q   view full review
We enjoyed these.

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