Description
German Potato Pancakes are a delightful blend of crispy and tender textures, making them the perfect comfort food for brunch or dinner. Enjoy them topped with sour cream or applesauce for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Peel and grate the Russet potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- 2. Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel.
- 3. In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes with finely chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten gently. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- 6. Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like chives or dill. Sweet potatoes can be used as a delicious variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet for best results.