These traditional potato pancakes are wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
283 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Finely grate potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
Step 2
Mix in egg, salt, and pepper. Add enough flour to make the mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
Step 4
Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drop two or three 1/4-cup mounds of batter into hot oil, and flatten with back of a spatula to make 1/2-inch-thick pancakes. Fry, turning pancakes once, until golden brown.
Step 5
Transfer pancakes to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep warm in the oven until serving. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.
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
