Mom’s Awesome Potato Pancakes
Description: These potato pancakes, a cherished recipe passed down through generations, have been a staple in my family’s kitchen for years. Inspired by my mom’s culinary expertise, these golden delights are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They pair seamlessly with any dish or shine brilliantly on their own. Get ready to indulge in a crispy, savory sensation that will tantalize your taste buds!
Recipe Category: Breakfast 🍳
Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Low Protein, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy 🥔🥦🍽️
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 – 5 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Flour |
| 1 | Baking powder |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Black pepper |
| 1 | Parsley flakes |
| 1 | Egg |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 105.6
- Fat Content: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 26.4mg
- Sodium Content: 443.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.7g
- Sugar Content: 1.5g
- Protein Content: 3.3g
Total Servings: 8 Potato Pancakes 🥞
Cooking Time: 20 minutes ⏲️
Preparation Time: 15 minutes ⏲️
Total Time: 35 minutes ⏲️
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes and Onion:
- Peel and grate the potatoes and onion into a strainer set over a large bowl. 🥔🧅
- Allow the grated mixture to sit for about ten minutes, allowing the excess liquid to drip into the bowl.
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Remove Excess Liquid:
- After ten minutes, press out any additional liquid from the grated potatoes and onion.
- Discard the liquid and transfer the grated mixture into the large bowl.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl containing the grated potatoes and onion.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are well combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors. 🥚🌿
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Heat Vegetable Oil:
- Fill a frying pan with approximately 1/4 inch of vegetable oil.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches the desired temperature for frying.
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Fry the Pancakes:
- Once the oil is hot, drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil.
- Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten each spoonful of mixture into a pancake shape.
- You can typically fit about four pancakes at a time in the frying pan.
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Flip and Brown:
- Fry the pancakes until they are golden brown and crispy on one side.
- Carefully flip the pancakes over using a spatula to brown the other side evenly.
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Keep Warm:
- As you finish frying each batch of pancakes, transfer them to a paper towel-lined pan to absorb any excess oil.
- Keep the cooked pancakes warm in the oven set to high heat until all pancakes are fried and ready to serve.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the potato pancakes immediately while they are still hot and crispy.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors and comforting aroma of these Mom’s Awesome Potato Pancakes! 🍽️🥞
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with these golden-brown potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these savory delights are sure to become a favorite in your household, just as they have been in mine. Gather your ingredients and get ready to create cherished memories around the dining table with Mom’s Awesome Potato Pancakes!
