Best 6 Potato Pancakes I Recipes

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**Potato pancakes**, also known as latkes, are a traditional dish enjoyed by many cultures around the world. These crispy and savory pancakes are made from grated potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings. They are typically served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon.

This article provides three delicious potato pancake recipes:

1. **Classic Potato Pancakes**: This recipe yields classic potato pancakes made with simple ingredients like potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings. It includes step-by-step instructions to help you achieve perfectly golden-brown pancakes.

2. **Zucchini Potato Pancakes**: This recipe adds grated zucchini to the classic potato pancake batter, resulting in a moist and flavorful twist. It's a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

3. **Sweet Potato Pancakes**: This recipe uses mashed sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, creating a naturally sweet and colorful pancake. It's a fun and unique variation that's perfect for brunch or breakfast.

Whether you prefer classic, savory, or sweet potato pancakes, this article has a recipe for everyone. Get ready to enjoy these crispy, golden-brown delights!

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

PERFECT POTATO PANCAKES



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I like to serve these potato pancakes with barbecued sausage. They're also nice with baked ham and applesauce or with breakfast sausages. And, with these and other types of meals, they're a good alternative to french fries. My children are married, and I'm a widow. So I don't do as much cooking as I once did. Guests always ask for the recipe when I serve this dish, though. And when my son and his family visited me from Winnipeg not long ago, one of the first things he asked for were Perfect Potato Pancakes!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield about 16 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large potatoes (about 3 pounds)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Optional: Maple syrup or applesauce

Steps:

  • Peel and shred potatoes; place in a bowl of cold water. Line a colander with cheesecloth or paper towels. Drain potatoes into cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, salt and pepper., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil, about 3 in. apart. Press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. If desired, top with maple syrup or applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

POTATO PANCAKES



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We grew our own potatoes on the small farm in New Hampshire where I was raised. These pancakes are very good served with any pork dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 (2-inch) pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups finely shredded peeled potatoes
1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
Applesauce or maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a sieve or colander, drain potatoes, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in eggs until blended. Add onion and reserved potatoes; toss to coat., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a preheated greased skillet. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with applesauce or syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

EASY POTATO PANCAKES



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You can make these classic latkes a couple of hours in advance and reheat them when the guests arrive. Serve with sour cream and applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds waxy potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
Sour cream and applesauce, for serving
Sour cream and applesauce

Steps:

  • Coarsely grate potatoes and onion into a colander in the sink. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl; mix in egg, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in batches, drop 1/4-cup mounds of potato mixture into the skillet; press lightly with a spatula to flatten. Cook pancakes until golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, as desired.

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.

LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES



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This recipe was recently submitted to a news group to which I belong. I think it is very good and hope you like it, too. Preparation time in the kitchen is just a few minutes. When the big meal is through, this is a tasty way to use up the leftover mashed potatoes.

Provided by Thomas Danler

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups mashed potatoes (approximately)
1 -2 egg
1/4 cup flour
salt
pepper
garlic
onion (optional)
chives (optional)
cheese (optional)
oil or Crisco, for frying
sour cream (optional) or applesauce, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and any optional ingredients, into mashed potatoes.
  • Preheat skillet and add a couple of tablespoons of Crisco shortening or oil.
  • Make sure the mixture is not too thin.
  • Pour 1/4 cup batter into hot pan; brown on both sides.
  • Enjoy with sour cream or applesauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 670, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy potato pancakes, use a non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat.
  • If the pancakes are not browning properly, increase the heat slightly.
  • To prevent the pancakes from sticking to the skillet, make sure the skillet is hot before adding the batter.
  • Use a thin spatula to flip the pancakes to avoid breaking them.
  • Serve the potato pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to enhance the flavor of the pancakes, such as chopped onions, grated carrots, or crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create crispy, golden brown potato pancakes that are sure to please everyone at the table. So whether you're looking for a traditional Hanukkah dish or a comforting side dish for your next meal, give these potato pancakes a try – you won't regret it!

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