Best 4 Kartoffelpuffer German Potato Pancakes Sp5 Recipes

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**Kartoffelpuffer: A Classic German Treat**

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, Kartoffelpuffer, also known as German potato pancakes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with grated potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings, these pancakes are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings and fillings. This article provides three delectable Kartoffelpuffer recipes, each with its own unique twist.

The first recipe is a classic Kartoffelpuffer, made with simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in a pan. The second recipe adds a cheesy twist to the traditional pancake, with a generous helping of grated cheese melted into the batter. The third recipe takes Kartoffelpuffer to the next level, filling them with a savory mixture of bacon, onions, and mushrooms. Whether you prefer your Kartoffelpuffer plain, cheesy, or filled with savory ingredients, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that will satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES (KARTOFFELPUFFER)



German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) image

This is an easy-to-make, classic German potato pancake recipe. They are delicious served with applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon.

Provided by Jennifer McGavin

Categories     Appetizer     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium or 3 small russets, or any variety of starchy potato)
1/2 onion
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Ground nutmeg (to taste)
1 large egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Applesauce and sour cream (for serving)
Optional: parsley (garnish)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Wash, peel, and coarsely grate the potatoes.
  • Place the grated potatoes in a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much of the liquid as you can into a bowl.
  • Let the liquid stand a few minutes, then carefully spoon out and discard the top layer of liquid, leaving the potato starch at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Add the potatoes back to the starch.
  • Grate the onion over the potatoes.
  • Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg. Mix thoroughly.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, until it begins to shimmer.
  • Drop about 1/2 cup of potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon. Fry, undisturbed, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels, and serve hot with applesauce and sour cream, if you like. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 265 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 4 pancakes (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES - KARTOFFELPUFFER



German Potato Pancakes - Kartoffelpuffer image

Posting for ZWT 6 for Germany. Recipe states: German potato pancakes are a real treat and something Germans miss when they move away. Eating freshly made potato pancakes with applesauce in the out-of-doors at a weekly market or carnival is a wonderful way to do indulge. Now, you can also make them at home with this simple recipe for potato pancakes.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb potato (about 2 medium or 3 small Russets or other starchy potato)
1/2 onion
3/4-1 teaspoon salt (start with a lower amount, you can add salt at the table)
ground pepper
freshly ground nutmeg (optional and to taste)
1 egg
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Peel and grate potatoes (or use frozen or refrigerated hashbrowns). Place the grated potatoes in a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out of them into a bowl. Let the liquid stand a few minutes, then drain the liquid, leaving potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Add the potatoes.
  • Grate the onion over the potatoes. Add dried onion flakes for part or all of the onion, if you like. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and egg. Mix thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan. You can use a non-stick pan and just a few drops of oil, if you wish, but for best results use 1/8 to 1/4 inch of oil.
  • Using about 1/2 cup, drop the potato mixture into hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon. Fry 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with applesauce and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon.

GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES - KARTOFFELPUFFER



German Potato Pancakes - Kartoffelpuffer image

Authentic recipe for German potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) - crispy, golden discs of fried grated potatoes with a soft inside. Popular snack at beer gardens and folk fests they also double as a side for roasts and brats. Yield is about 8-10 pancakes, depending on size.

Provided by CraftBeering

Categories     Beer Garden Menu

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs starchy potatoes, such as Russet (see substitute suggestion in notes)
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp corn or potato starch (use if you do not intend to use the starch from the potatoes)
cooking oil, as needed for pan frying

Steps:

  • Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes*. Place in a colander or large sieve over appropriately sized bowl and let drain for 10-15 minutes. Press a couple of times to help the process along. (Alternatively, place the grated potatoes in a clean cheese cloth and squeeze out all the water.)
  • Once most of the liquid from the potatoes has collected at the bottom of the bowl, move the drained potatoes to the side and either discard the liquid and reserve the starch settled underneath it or discard everything.**
  • Beat the eggs with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and if using the 1 tbsp of corn or potato starch, then add to the potatoes.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat. When hot, add a large spoonful of potato egg mixture to the oil and flatten it out using the back of the spoon. (Do not overcrowd the pan).
  • Fry until each side is golden and crispy, about 4 minutes per side, depending on how large the pancakes are.
  • Drain the cooked potato pancakes over paper towels before serving. Serve while still hot with apple sauce or sour cream as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 93 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 641 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

KARTOFFELPUFFER (GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES) #SP5



Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes) #SP5 image

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Simply Potatoes has made the preparation of a childhood favorite a snap, usually served with pork or veal dinner In Germany or as my adaption for a weekend breakfast as in attached picture... Traditional German Potato Pancakes were always served plain with Applesauce or with pork or veal dishes.

Provided by rexmudd_12095219

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 Pancakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces fresh Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
1/2 medium onion
2 eggs, whisked with
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Grate the onion on the large section of a box grater into a bowl to retain the onion juice.
  • Add the Simply Potato hash browns, Mix in the eggs, sprinkle 1 Tablespoon Flour and 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder.
  • Drop 1 Heaping tablespoon Hash browns into medium hot skillet with 8 tablespoons of oil. Spread outward to create a cake about only 1/16" thickness-do not crowd skillet. Crisp the bottom about 3 minutes, flip and cook about 2 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towel; keep warm on wire rack in warm oven as you cook additional batches.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture.
  • Grate the potatoes finely to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes to prevent the pancakes from becoming soggy.
  • Add a little flour to the potato mixture to help bind the pancakes together.
  • Season the pancake batter with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the potato batter into the skillet for each pancake.
  • Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the potato pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Kartoffelpuffer, or German potato pancakes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these pancakes are sure to please everyone at the table. Follow the tips and tricks in this article to make perfect Kartoffelpuffer every time.

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