Apple Potato Pancakes

These potato pancakes include shredded apples and green onions for a new twist to the traditional recipe. Top with sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 3 green onions, diced
• vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and shredded
• ½ tablespoon sour cream (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place shredded potatoes and apple in a clean kitchen towel. Gather towel on top and wring out excess liquid.

Step 2

Combine potatoes, apple, eggs, flour, and green onion in a bowl.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy sauce pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Form mixture into palm-sized patties; fry in hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes on each side. More oil may be needed with each batch.

Step 5

Remove pancakes from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.

Step 6

Serve pancakes topped with sour cream.