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Potato Pancakes

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these potato pancakes are a delicious dish suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 large potatoes Grated
  • 1 large onion Grated
  • 1 large egg Beaten
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For frying
  • as needed Oil For frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the potatoes and onion.
  2. In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes and onion with the egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
  3. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, plain or with toppings like sour cream, applesauce, or fresh herbs.

Notes

Tips: Use a box grater or food processor for quick grating. Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes for crispiness. Adjust pancake thickness for desired crispiness.