Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes are a comfort classic. Serve topped with smoked salmon for brunch, with applesauce for a light meal, or plain as a side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 large potatoes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Serve warm.

Step 2

Finely grate potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.

Step 3

Mix in egg, salt, and pepper. Add enough flour to make the mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

Step 5

Heat 1/4 inch of oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drop 1/4-cup mounds of batter, two or three at a time, into hot oil and flatten with back of a spatula to make 1/2-inch-thick pancakes.

Step 6

Fry, turning pancakes once, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Keep warm in the preheated oven until ready to serve. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.