Cheesy Potato Pancakes

Delicious and cheesy, these potato pancakes are a huge hit with my 3 boys! Great as a side dish or for snacking! These travel well wrapped in foil for the lunch box. Can be served plain or with ranch dressing as a dip.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup corn oil
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
• ¼ cup real bacon bits (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together potatoes, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.

Step 3

Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into per patty into skillet. Cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 5

Drain cooked pancakes on paper towel-lined plate.