Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes
45 min.
8
202kcal

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Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes: A Delectable Vegetarian Side Dish

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes, a versatile and vegetarian recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a delicious side dish to complement your meal, these pancakes are sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch to serve eight people.

Each pancake boasts a rich combination of ingredients, including cream cheese, eggs, flour, grated onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. The star of the dish, however, is the shredded peeled potatoes and the mouthwatering shredded Swiss cheese. The result is a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

To make these scrumptious pancakes, you'll need just a few essential pieces of equipment: a large bowl, a frying pan, and paper towels. The process is simple yet effective, as you'll combine the ingredients in the bowl, cook the pancakes in a skillet with butter and oil, and then drain any excess oil using the paper towels.

With a caloric breakdown of 8.53% protein, 67.41% fat, and 24.06% carbohydrates, these Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes make a satisfying snack, antipasti, starter, or side dish. Enjoy them as a tasty accompaniment to your favorite meal, or savor them on their own as a delightful snack. Get ready to elevate your culinary experience with this easy-to-make, delectable recipe that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons canola oil divided
  • Dash ground pepper 
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons onion grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • pound potatoes shredded peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in the potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
  3. Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into butter and oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed.
  4. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein8.53%
Fat67.41%
Carbs24.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.22
Glycemic Load
8.52
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7608696170475%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Quercetin
0.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.86kcal
10.09%
Fat:15.33g
23.59%
Saturated Fat:6.21g
38.82%
Carbohydrates:12.31g
4.1%
Net Carbohydrates:10.96g
3.99%
Sugar:1g
1.11%
Cholesterol:66.08mg
22.03%
Sodium:165.22mg
7.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.37g
8.73%
Vitamin C:11.36mg
13.77%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.93%
Phosphorus:88.94mg
8.89%
Selenium:6.18µg
8.83%
Vitamin E:1.28mg
8.53%
Potassium:277.91mg
7.94%
Vitamin A:367.94IU
7.36%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.76%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.58%
Calcium:55.63mg
5.56%
Fiber:1.35g
5.41%
Vitamin K:5.57µg
5.3%
Folate:19.58µg
4.9%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.59%
Magnesium:17.27mg
4.32%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.29%
Iron:0.75mg
4.16%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.87%
Copper:0.08mg
3.84%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.67%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.53%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%