LEEK POTATO PANCAKES

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I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the fall and winter. -Suzanne Kesel, Cohocton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 1 large)
2 pounds medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil, divided
6 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Place potato quarters in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or tender, adding leeks during the last 3 minutes. Drain. , Transfer potato quarters to a large bowl; mash with eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Adnan Khalil Nanitalwala
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These pancakes look really good! I'm going to pin this recipe so I can try it later.


Abdo Hmada
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I'm not sure what to think about these pancakes. They sound interesting, but I'm not sure if I'll like them.


Mbux Thaheem
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These pancakes sound delicious! I'm going to add them to my recipe list.


Ahad Ajmal
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I'm not a big fan of pancakes, but these look really good. I might have to give them a try.


Pradip Giri
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I can't wait to try these pancakes! I love leeks and potatoes.


Natalie Cantu
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I'm going to make these pancakes for my next brunch party. They look so impressive.


Babar Farooq
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I think I'll stick to my regular pancake recipe.


Rapheal Uloko
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I'm always looking for new pancake recipes. I'll have to give this one a try.


Hamza Mayo
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had leek potato pancakes before.


Prudent Oge
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These pancakes look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Tasrip Sharia
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I'm definitely going to make these pancakes again.


Kelly Friedman
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These pancakes were really good! I loved the crispy edges and the fluffy interior.


chezi goodfriend makhosonke
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I found these pancakes to be a bit bland. I think they could use more seasoning.


Joss Emma
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These pancakes were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less oil next time.


Verouckha Oberholzer
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I've made these pancakes several times now and they're always a hit. I usually serve them with eggs and bacon for breakfast, but they're also great for lunch or dinner.


Abdur Rehman Khan G
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These pancakes were easy to make and they tasted great! I used a mandoline to slice the potatoes and leeks, which made the whole process much faster.


Dinesh Bhatta
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to give these pancakes a try and I'm glad I did! They were really good. The leeks added a nice subtle flavor and the pancakes were crispy and fluffy.


Ruby Ortiz
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These pancakes were delicious! I used a little less oil than the recipe called for and they still turned out great. I served them with a dollop of sour cream and they were perfect.


Nyabhan Lamyyi
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I made these pancakes for brunch and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ridoy Kumr
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These leek potato pancakes were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious savory flavor. I served them with sour cream and applesauce, and they were perfect.