These Classic Potato Pancakes are a simple, comforting favorite—crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack, they’re easy to whip up and totally delicious with sour cream or applesauce on the side. A timeless recipe that never disappoints! 💛
📝 Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
👩🍳 Directions:
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten into a pancake shape.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce!
💡 Tips & Serving Ideas:
- For extra crispiness, fry in small batches and avoid crowding the pan 🥄
- Add chopped green onions, garlic powder, or grated cheese for a flavor boost 🧀
- Perfect as a side dish for meat, eggs, or soup!
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One bite and you’ll see why this humble dish has stood the test of time! 💫
Classic Potato Pancakes
These Classic Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a snack.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- for frying Oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten into a pancake shape.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
For extra crispiness, fry in small batches and avoid crowding the pan. You can also add chopped green onions, garlic powder, or grated cheese for a flavor boost. These pancakes are perfect as a side dish for meat, eggs, or soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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