German Potato Pancakes Recipe
Learn how to make delicious and crispy German Potato Pancakes, a traditional side dish that pairs perfectly with applesauce or sour cream. These fried potato cakes are easy to prepare and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings:
- applesauce
- sour cream
Instructions
- Grate the Potatoes and Onion: Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess liquid with a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, scoop mixture for each pancake, flatten in the pan, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- To keep pancakes crispy, place them on a wire rack in a warm oven (200°F) while finishing the batch.
- For a smoother texture, peel and rinse the potatoes before grating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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