Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes are a comfort classic. Top with smoked salmon for breakfast or brunch, with applesauce for a light meal, or serve 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

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.