Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes

By: LeeAnn Greff 
"If you're looking for a change of pace for breakfast, try these old-fashioned potato pancakes. They were my grandmother's favorite breakfast dish, and the recipe has been passed down through the generations."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded peeled potatoes
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Rinse potatoes in cold water; drain thoroughly. In a bowl, mix potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Fry 5-6 minutes on each side or until potatoes are tender and pancakes are golden brown.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by nykath   view full review
This recipe was quick, easy and tasted excellant ( just like my mother's recipe). I did omit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
These are good, fairly quick to make and use simple ingredients so it is a great weeknight...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by A Bowers   view full review
I cut back on the parsley, as I'm not a fan, I also added 1 cup cheddar cheese into the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by Sister Jane   view full review
I made these tonight since I had a ton of potatoes left over from my holiday cooking. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by cristib   view full review
I thought these were wonderful! This was my first attempt at potato pancakes so I wasn't sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by traci bakopoulos   view full review
These turned out really well. I think they lacked salt and maybe some flavoring but that is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by awebjam Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I tried this one for Christmas and it was a hit. I spiced it up a bit with some chopped jalopenas.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Little One   view full review
This was my first time making (or eating) potato pancakes and they turned out beautifully. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Home Fry   view full review
Didn't like the parsley. I tried the recipe again without the parsley and it was good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by SUZI1202   view full review
I thought there was way too much pepper. I would use only 1/4 t next time. The parsley was...

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