Potato Pancakes Recipe ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Overview:
These potato pancakes are a delightful blend of crispiness and tenderness, versatile enough to stand alone or serve as a canvas for a variety of toppings, making them perfect for any meal from breakfast to lunch or even as a snack. With a cooking time of just 20 minutes, they’re a quick and easy option for busy days. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with toppings like grilled fish, smoked salmon, eggs, or vegetables, these pancakes are sure to please. Let’s dive into the recipe and make some delicious potato pancakes!
Ingredients:
- 2 baking potatoes
- 3 shallots
- 1 egg
- Coarse salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin by preparing the ingredients. Peel the baking potatoes and shallots. |
| 2 | Using a food processor, grate the potatoes and shallots together. |
| 3 | Transfer the grated potato and shallot mixture to a bowl. Add one egg to the bowl, and season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Mix well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. |
| 4 | Heat some olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. |
| 5 | Once the skillet is hot, spoon two or more tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan for each pancake, depending on how large you want them. |
| 6 | Flatten the potato mixture in the skillet to form pancakes of your desired thickness and diameter. |
| 7 | Cook the pancakes until they are golden brown on both sides, turning them frequently to ensure even cooking. |
| 8 | Once cooked, transfer the potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. |
| 9 | Serve the potato pancakes warm, either as they are or with your choice of toppings, such as grilled fish, smoked salmon, eggs, vegetables, or dips. |
Note: If your potato pancakes are more than 1/4″ thick, you can ensure they are fully cooked by placing them on a baking sheet and placing them in a preheated 325ยฐF oven for an additional 5-10 minutes after sautรฉing.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 47.1
- Fat Content: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 26.4mg
- Sodium Content: 11.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 1.7g
Recipe Yield:
This recipe yields approximately 8-10 potato pancakes, depending on the size and thickness of each pancake.
Recipe Tags:
- Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks
- Cuisine: –
- Dietary: Healthy
- Taste: Savory
- Occasion: Brunch
- Preparation: < 30 Mins
- Cooking Method: Oven, Stove Top
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
Enjoy these delicious and versatile potato pancakes as a satisfying meal or snack any time of day! Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Feel free to get creative with your toppings and make each bite uniquely delicious! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐ณ
