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German Potato Pancakes

Crispy German Potato Pancakes that Bring Comfort Home

These Crispy German Potato Pancakes are a delightful comfort food, perfect for breakfast or as a savory side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 2 large Russet Potatoes peeled and grated
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Large Skillet
  • measuring cup
  • slotted spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy German Potato Pancakes
  1. Peel and grate 2 large russet potatoes, then squeeze out excess moisture using a towel.
  2. Finely chop and mix in 1 medium onion with the grated potatoes.
  3. Beat 2 large eggs in a separate bowl, then combine with the potato mixture, adding 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat 0.25 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet to form pancakes, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve warm with toppings like sour cream or applesauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the crispiest pancakes, ensure grated potatoes are as dry as possible, and cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

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