Description
Crispy and savory potato pancakes, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes and onion.
- In a bowl, mix grated potatoes, onion, beaten egg, and flour until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Squeeze out excess water from the mixture for crispy pancakes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove from pan and let drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Serve with sour cream, applesauce, bacon, a fried egg, or smoked salmon. For spicier pancakes, add shredded jalapeño. Don’t stress about the shape, rustic is part of the charm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg