Best 8 Bacon Cheddar Potato Pancakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Bacon Cheddar Potato Pancakes. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of crispy potato exteriors and a fluffy, flavorful interior, studded with savory bacon and melty cheddar cheese. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, making them the perfect addition to your breakfast, brunch, or lunch menu.

This recipe collection features three variations of the classic potato pancake, each offering a unique twist to tantalize your taste buds. The "Classic Bacon Cheddar Potato Pancakes" recipe forms the foundation of this culinary adventure, providing a timeless combination of crispy potato, smoky bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese.

For those seeking a bit of zesty kick, the "Spicy Bacon Cheddar Potato Pancakes" recipe incorporates a blend of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika, resulting in a delightful balance of heat and flavor. And for those with a penchant for tangy sensations, the "Cheddar Jalapeño Potato Pancakes" recipe introduces the vibrant flavors of jalapeños and green onions, creating a harmonious fusion of spicy and savory.

No matter your preference, these Bacon Cheddar Potato Pancakes are sure to leave a lasting impression. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary expedition that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR BACON POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Camille @ Growing Up Gabel

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash browns
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 Tablespoons flour
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2-4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup oil for frying

Steps:

  • Combine hash browns, egg, baking powder and flour in a large bowl and stir to mix. Stir in bacon and cheese.
  • Heat oil over medium high in a large frying pan until hot.
  • Using a large scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop mixture into frying pan.
  • Flip pancakes over when the edges are set, about 5 minutes, and fry until browned.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and chives.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO PANCAKES WITH DIJON MAPLE SYRUP



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Use leftover potatoes or fresh to make these easy, tasty pancakes for breakfast or for dinner. The Dijon maple syrup gives you the best of both sweet and savory worlds.

Provided by Nikki Miller-Ka of Nik Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup white onions, finely chopped8 strips of bacon, cut into lardons
2 Tablespoons butter, melted1 bunch green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1/2 cup Pure maple syrup1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Mix the mashed potatoes, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, butter, egg and sharp cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Heat a large pan or skillet to medium-high heat and melt 2 Tablespoons of butter.Saute bacon and onions for 5-7 minutes until onions become translucent and bacon begins to crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool. Add to potato mixture
  • Use the remainder of the butter and bacon grease to cook the pancakes. Scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the pan..
  • Cook each pancake until you start to see edges browning on the sides. Flip each pancake over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side (or until the outside is golden brown). Repeat for each pancake until the batter is gone. Season with salt and garnish with green onions. Serve with Dijon Maple Syrup.
  • Stir together mustard and syrup until well-combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.08, Fat 9.32, SaturatedFat 3.90, Carbohydrate 19.55, Fiber 1.17, Sugar 2.87, Protein 6.98, Sodium 464.52, Cholesterol 31.89

BACON & CHEDDAR POTATO PANCAKES



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This is my own, simple recipe for some of the BEST potato pancakes. They're browned and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with little bits of hickory smoked bacon and delicious cheddar. They are always a big hit! The key to making them is to leave them alone. Have your skillet at the right temperature, follow the...

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 c real mashed potatoes, cold (see *note)
1/4 c shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp hickory smoked bacon bits, finely crumbled

Steps:

  • 1. * NOTE: Use real, homemade https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-potatoes/mashed-potatoes-2.html?p=2 that have been refrigerated (the consistency should be firm.) This recipe will not work with instant mashed potatoes. Recipe may be doubled or tripled.
  • 2. Gather and prep ingredients.
  • 3. To a large, nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, add butter.
  • 4. In a medium size bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, bacon bits and cheese.
  • 5. Divide into 4 equal portions. (If doubling or tripling recipe, work in batches. Do not overcrowd pan. Four pancakes per pan is ideal.)
  • 6. Increase heat to medium/medium-high; one by one, form each portion into a ball, then flatten (as if making hamburger patties) and place in skillet with melted butter.
  • 7. Fry the first side for approximately 5 minutes, until golden brown; carefully turn pancakes over and fry for additional 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on each side. (Do not attempt to turn the pancakes for a second time. They are fragile and you will probably end up with a mess.)
  • 8. Carefully remove to serving plate. Serve as soon as possible or keep warm until served.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO CAKES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by JeffK

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon
4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet. Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, and pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

BACON POTATO PANCAKES



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Crispy potato pancakes with bacon and thyme.

Provided by champ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and shredded
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; let cool and crumble. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Combine crumbled bacon, potatoes, flour, eggs, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil about 1/4-inch deep into skillet with bacon drippings and place over medium heat; heat until the oil and bacon drippings shimmer.
  • Gently drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoon into hot oil and flatten potatoes into small patties about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO PANCAKES



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Great alternative to boring potatoes. Can use left over mashed potatoes also.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large russet potatoes peeled
1/2 stick butter
1/3 c each sour cream and milk
salt and pepper
5 bacon strips cooked and crumbled reserving bacon grease
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions chopped
2 pieces white bread ground in food processor

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water. Drain and mash with the butter, sour cream, and milk. Adjusting the milk to make sure the potatoes are not runny. Add the remaining ingredients and shape into patties.
  • 2. Pour bacon grease in non stick skillet. Add the potato pancakes and fry until crisp on each side.

BACON POTATO PANCAKES



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Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I came up with to go along with pigs in blankets several years ago. Our three children are grown, and John and I have five grandchildren. -Linda Hall, Hazel Green, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 to 6 medium uncooked red potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 3 cups)
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash ground nutmeg
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Rinse and thoroughly drain potatoes. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 2 heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES



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Delicious and cheesy, these potato pancakes are a huge hit with my 3 boys! Great as a side dish or for snacking! These travel well wrapped in foil for the lunch box. Can be served plain or with ranch dressing as a dip.

Provided by Charlene Luzum

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup real bacon bits
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup corn oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix together potatoes, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.
  • Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into per patty into skillet. Cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Drain cooked pancakes on paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for potato pancakes because they have a high starch content, which makes them fluffy and crispy.
  • Grate the potatoes by hand: Grating the potatoes by hand will give you a more even texture than using a food processor.
  • Squeeze out the excess moisture from the potatoes: This will help to prevent the pancakes from becoming too soggy.
  • Use a well-seasoned skillet: A well-seasoned skillet will help to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat: This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Bacon cheddar potato pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They're perfect for a crowd, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give these potato pancakes a try!

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