Classic Potato Pancakes

Vegetarian
Classic Potato Pancakes
45 min.
24
168kcal

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Looking for a classic, crispy, and utterly delicious side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's also vegetarian-friendly? Look no further than these delectable Classic Potato Pancakes! Perfect for serving at any gathering, these pancakes are easy to make and even easier to devour. With a golden-brown exterior and a tender interior, they're the ideal accompaniment to a wide range of meals or a satisfying snack on their own.

Packed with the hearty flavors of potatoes and onions, these pancakes are surprisingly simple to whip up. In just 45 minutes, you can treat your friends and family to a delightful dish that boasts a total of 24 servings. Each serving comes in at a modest 168 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

To create these mouthwatering masterpieces, you'll need just a handful of ingredients, most of which you likely already have in your pantry. The star of the show is, of course, the potatoes – specifically, large russet or Idaho potatoes. Paired with a medium onion, some eggs, all-purpose flour, and a few choice seasonings, you'll be well on your way to pancake perfection.

Equipped with a trusty food processor, frying pan, and a few other essential tools, you'll be able to create a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. The process is straightforward, with minimal hands-on time required. Simply grate, mix, and fry, and before you know it, you'll have a plateful of crispy, golden-brown potato pancakes that are sure to impress.

Serve these Classic Potato Pancakes with a side of applesauce or sour cream for an added layer of flavor, and watch as they disappear in a matter of minutes. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking to add a new side dish to your dinner rotation, these pancakes are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So grab your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to savor the taste of these irresistible potato delights!

Ingredients

  • 24 servings cup heavy whipping cream sour for serving
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 3.5 pounds baking potatoes peeled
  • medium onion peeled
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • spatula
  • colander
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F.
  2. Place 2 nonstick baking sheets in oven.
  3. 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.
  4. In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs, then whisk in flour.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season immediately with salt and pepper. Keep warm on baking sheets in oven while making remaining pancakes.
  9. Using paper towels, carefully wipe out pan.
  10. 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.
  11. Serve pancakes hot with applesauce and/or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein5.83%
Fat63.26%
Carbs30.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.78
Glycemic Load
9.84
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.4204347392787%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.48kcal
8.42%
Fat:12.11g
18.64%
Saturated Fat:5.92g
36.98%
Carbohydrates:13.32g
4.44%
Net Carbohydrates:12.36g
4.5%
Sugar:1.06g
1.18%
Cholesterol:39.97mg
13.32%
Sodium:13.85mg
0.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.51g
5.02%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.32%
Potassium:304.04mg
8.69%
Vitamin K:8.2µg
7.81%
Vitamin A:331.22IU
6.62%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.77%
Phosphorus:56.18mg
5.62%
Vitamin C:4.2mg
5.09%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.41%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.39%
Magnesium:17.43mg
4.36%
Iron:0.7mg
3.87%
Fiber:0.95g
3.82%
Copper:0.08mg
3.8%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.71%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.66%
Folate:13.94µg
3.48%
Selenium:2.26µg
3.23%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.13%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.51%
Calcium:22.82mg
2.28%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.98%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious