Potato Pancakes
Baking potatoes, often called russet or Idaho potatoes, make the best potato pancakes. Potato pancakes are a perfect example of how a few simple ingredients can make a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve with homemade applesauce and sweet and sour red cabbage.
Serves 4 – 6
Ingredients
- 3 baking potatoes, peeled (about 4½ cups grated potatoes)
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 sweet potato or 2 parsnips, peeled and grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Additional vegetable oil for cooking
- 1 cup sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Grate peeled potatoes directly into a bowl of water. Transfer the grated potatoes into a colander and press them to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil. Add the flour, whisking to combine. Add the potatoes, sweet potato or parsnips, and sliced green onions and mix well.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Spread a small amount of oil evenly over the surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture to form each potato pancake. Flatten the pancakes with a spatula and cook until dark golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Serve immediately topped with applesauce and sour cream, if using.
