Description
These Golden Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory potato flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, they are quick and easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
- sour cream and chopped chives for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, mix potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, spoon in the potato mixture, flatten into pancakes, and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream and chives.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra crispiness, use a cast iron skillet and keep the oil hot.
- Enhance with cheese or herbs for added flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
