German Potato Pancakes

These are a nice change from regular pancakes. They make a great dinner meal when served with bratwurst sausage. I spread mine with cranberry sauce and top with maple syrup.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 31 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.