Savory Potato Pancakes
These Savory Potato Pancakes are a delicious and comforting side dish or snack. Made with grated potatoes and onions bound with eggs and flour, they’re seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, serve them hot with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish / Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
## Potato Pancake Batter:
– 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated
– 1 medium onion, grated
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– (Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives)
## For Frying:
– Vegetable oil (or your preferred frying oil)
## To Serve:
– Sour cream or Greek yogurt
– Chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Batter:**
– Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
– In a large bowl, combine the drained potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and any optional spices. Mix gently until well incorporated.
2. **Fry the Pancakes:**
– In a large non-stick skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
– Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten them into small patties (about 3–4 inches in diameter).
– Fry each pancake for 3–4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
3. **Drain and Serve:**
– Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
– Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
– Squeezing out the excess water from the grated potatoes is key to achieving a crispy texture.
– Handle the batter gently to avoid mashing the potatoes too much.
– These pancakes are best served immediately while hot and crispy.
– Feel free to experiment by adding grated cheese or herbs directly into the batter for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~200 mg
- Fat: ~6 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~30 mg
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