Best 11 Dads Potato Pancakes Recipes

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Calling all potato pancake lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to Dad's delectable potato pancakes. This article showcases a diverse collection of recipes, each promising a unique twist on the classic dish. From the traditional grated potato pancakes to creative variations featuring sweet potatoes, zucchini, and even bacon, we have something to satisfy every palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will ensure your potato pancakes turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's dive into the world of Dad's beloved potato pancakes!

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

POTATO PANCAKES I



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This is a traditional potato pancake recipe, and is a wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal. You can use more flour if the mixture seems too wet.

Provided by FISHLOVE

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large potatoes
1 yellow onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Finely grate potatoes with onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
  • Mix in egg, salt, and black pepper. Add enough flour to make mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
  • Turn oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Drop two or three 1/4 cup mounds into hot oil, and flatten to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain, and keep warm in low oven until serving time. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 414.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 small yellow or white onion, grated
1 large baking potato, like a russet, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 large egg
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the grated onion and potato in a kitchen towel and wring out as much liquid as you can. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl. Dust with the flour and mix to disperse it. Add the egg, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the bubbles from the butter subside, spoon 3 heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan. Repeat, making 4 to 8 pancakes. Cook the pancakes about 4 minutes on each side, assuring that both sides are well browned and the potato is cooked through. Reduce the heat of the pan if the potato cakes are browning too quickly in order to make sure the inside is cooked completely.
  • Remove the cakes to a paper-towel-lined plate as they finish and season with salt while hot.
  • (You can cover them with foil and keep in a 200 degrees F-oven to stay warm until ready to serve.)
  • To serve, transfer the potato pancakes to a platter and dollop each one with the creme fraiche. Top with a sprig of dill.

CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES



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This is the classic latke, made with little more than grated potatoes and onions, with egg and flour for binding.

Provided by Andrew Friedman

Categories     Egg     Onion     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Hanukkah     Quick & Easy     Kosher     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 24 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, peeled
4 large russet or Idaho potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Applesauce and/or sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°F. Place 2 nonstick baking sheets in oven.
  • Using box grater or food processor fitted with grating disc, coarsely grate onion and place in colander set in sink. Coarsely grate potatoes, add to colander, and set aside to drain.
  • In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs, then whisk in flour.
  • Press potatoes and onion to extract as much liquid as possible, then add to egg/flour mixture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using wooden spoon or hands, mix well, but do not overwork.
  • In heavy-bottomed, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter until hot but not smoking. Drop 4 scant 1/4-cup portions of potato mixture into pan and flatten with spatula to form four 3-inch pancakes.
  • Fry until bottoms are golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then turn over and fry until golden-brown and crisp, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season immediately with salt and pepper. Keep warm on baking sheets in oven while making remaining pancakes.
  • Using paper towels, carefully wipe out pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter and fry 4 more pancakes. Repeat with remaining batter, wiping out pan and adding 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter before each batch.
  • Serve pancakes hot with applesauce and/or sour cream.

DAD'S POTATO PANCAKES



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When my dad made these people would come out of the woodwork to eat them! They smell so good cooking and we used to love them as kids. They also reheat well in the microwave.

Provided by Pegger1

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 big potatoes
1 big onion
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon salt
2 eggs
1/2-3/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Grate together potatoes and onion (or just do it in the food prossessor) Add next 3 ingredients and mix well.
  • Add flour to thicken and mix well.
  • Cover bowl with a plate (not air tight) and let stand 30 min.
  • Fry in little oil by tablespoons or a little bigger till lightly brown on one side,turn and fry again til golden.

SLIGHTLY ADAPTED MAMO'S POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Duff Goldman

Time 30m

Yield 18 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 large or 6 small firm Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 large onion, halved
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or matzo meal
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Applesauce or other toppings, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, immediately immersing them in very cold water as you finish each one.
  • Remove the potatoes from the water. Grate the potatoes and onion with a food processor fitted with the grating blade. Don't press too hard on the potatoes going in -- just enough to get them through.
  • Transfer the potatoes and onion to a fine-mesh strainer; squeeze out all the water into a bowl. Let the potato starch settle, then pour out as much water as possible, leaving the starch in the bowl. Add the potato-onion mixture to the bowl and mix in the egg, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet with a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium heat. Scoop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten them out (thin pancakes yield crispy ones). Fry until golden on the bottom, then gently flip and fry the other side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. (If you have to wait to serve, re-crisp them on a baking sheet lined with clean paper towels in a 350 degrees F oven.)
  • Serve with applesauce, or try my family's favorite toppings: My great-grandmother put cinnamon in applesauce to serve with hers. My grandfather loved his with heaps of cold sour cream. My grandmother served them with poached pears. My mother tops them with tart, chunky homemade applesauce. My brother, Willie, loves his plain with sugar. My stepfather, Ronnie, loves his with ketchup -- but I wouldn't brag about that!

EASY POTATO PANCAKES



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My family loves these as a side dish or for Sunday brunch. Delicious topped with sour cream and green onions or applesauce.

Provided by HIGHROAD

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 potatoes, peeled and shredded
2 eggs, beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato batter into the skillet and flatten cakes slightly with a spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MY CRISPY MASHED POTATO PANCAKE



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Using leftover mashed potatoes and just a few basic ingredients, you can fry up this delightful and inexpensive dish in a snap.

Provided by LINDASGARDENSIDE

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, eggs, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry potato mixture in skillet, pressing with a spatula to flatten evenly. Cover and cook until bottom is crispy, about 10 minutes; invert onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 469.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

DADS POTATO PANCAKES



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I always loved my dads moist potato pancakes, made w/ grated zucchini to keep them moist. Healthier than the fried ones, because they're baked.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large potatoes, grated
1 large egg
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp each, salt & pepper
1 c grated carrot
1-1/2 c grated zucchini, i didn't peel them first, but you can.
1/2 c light sour cream
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 425. Using paper towels, squeeze excess moisterfrom potatoes and zucchini, using a towel. In lg bowl, beat egg, flour, salt and pepper.
  • 2. Add potatoes, carrots and zucchini, mix well. Spray 2 lg baking sheets w/ cooking spray. Place mix by heaping tbsp onto baking sheets, 2" apart.
  • 3. Flatten slightly. Bake 10-15 mins or until crispy. In bowl, stir together sour cream and herbs. Serve w/ pancakes.

INSTANT POTATO PANCAKES



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These crispy, crusty, delicious potato pancakes are nothing more than cold instant mashed potatoes shaped into patties and browned in butter. A sprinkle of chives adds color and flavor.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cold water
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup dry potato flakes
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup sour cream for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped chives, divided

Steps:

  • Whisk together water, egg and salt in a large bowl until salt has dissolved. Stir in dry potato flakes until incorporated. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped chives; season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl the pan to combine.
  • Divide potato mixture into four equal portions and shape into pancakes. Place the pancakes in the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook until a well-browned crust has formed onto the bottom of the pancakes, about 10 minutes. Flip each pancake and flatten slightly. Cook until other sides are browned, 7 to 8 more minutes.
  • Transfer to plate; top each pancake with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle each with 3/4 teaspoon chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 345.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MOM'S AWESOME POTATO PANCAKES



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My mom made these a lot, as they were one of my dad's favorites. Now I serve them to my family at breakfast, lunch or dinner! They are delicious with anything or all by themselves! Enjoy!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8 Potato Pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 medium potatoes
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Peel and grate potatoes and onion into a strainer sitting in a large bowl.
  • Wait about ten minutes, allowing liquid to drip into bowl.
  • Press out any additional liquid.
  • Discard liquid and put grated potatoes and onion into the large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix gently until combined.
  • Fill a frying pan with about 1/4" of vegetable oil and heat over medium high heat.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil and press with back of spoon until flattened.
  • You can usually fit about 4 at a time in the pan.
  • When brown and crispy, turn over and brown other side.
  • Place on paper towel lined pan and keep in oven on high heat until done frying all of the pancakes.
  • Serve immediately while they are still nice and crispy.

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 a large box grater to grate the potatoes for even, thin shreds.
  • Squeeze the grated potatoes well to remove excess moisture. This will help the pancakes crisp up.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pancakes. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Flip the pancakes carefully to avoid breaking them.
  • Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Dad's potato pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty recipe, give these potato pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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