Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a delectable treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. Originating from Europe, these crispy and savory treats have become a staple in many cultures worldwide. Made from grated potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings, potato pancakes offer a versatile base that can be customized with various toppings and fillings. In this article, we present a collection of potato pancake recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary needs, ensuring there's a perfect option for every palate. From classic potato pancakes with a golden-brown exterior and fluffy interior to gluten-free and vegan variations, this comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you create delectable potato pancakes in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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POTATO PANCAKES (QUICK VERSION)
Preparing traditional potato pancakes can be a time consuming process....so you'll really relish this recipe. That's because there's no need to grate potatoes. By using frozen hash browns(or even quicker to use refrigerated shredded hash browns), these "spud-tacular" palate-pleasing pancakes are ready in a hurry! Recipe from TOH. I sometimes add some cheddar cheese in with the mixture.
Provided by diner524
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 16 pancakes, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place hash browns in a strainer and rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly; transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, parsley, milk, eggs, flour and salt; mix well. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 inches of oil. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Optional: Serve with sour cream or applesauce.
- Note: If using refrigerated hash browns, skip the first step.
POTATO PANCAKES I
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
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
CLASSIC POTATO PANCAKES
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
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.
CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES
Here's a potato pancake recipe that doesn't take much time to make and is just right for two people. Weekends become our time to relax and enjoy life, and these potato pancakes are one of our favorite treats. -Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well. , In a large skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
POTATO PANCAKES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Time 45m
Yield 3 large pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set a large strainer or colander over a bowl and line it with a clean kitchen towel. Using a box grater, grate the potatoes and onion into the strainer. Using the towel, squeeze as much liquid from the potatoes and onion as possible. Transfer the mixture to another bowl and stir in the flour, eggs, chives, baking powder, salt and pepper.
- Coat the bottom of an 8-inch nonstick skillet with oil and add a couple of tablespoons of butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter foam subsides. Spoon about 1 3/4 cups of the potato mixture into the pan and press to fill the circumference. Fry over medium heat, flipping once, until the pancake is golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the pancake on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter.
LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES
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
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
EASY POTATO PANCAKES
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
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.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to shred the potatoes quickly and easily.
- Squeeze out as much excess moisture from the potatoes as possible before adding them to the batter. This will help the pancakes to be crispy.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pancakes tough.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat before cooking the pancakes. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Potato pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for using up leftover potatoes, and they can be made with a variety of different toppings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give potato pancakes a try!
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