Mom’s Awesome Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a traditional dish in many Eastern European cuisines and are often associated with Hanukkah celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Mom’s Awesome Potato Pancakes

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Eastern European Courses: Breakfast, Brunch Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium-sized Potatoes
• 1 small Onion
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, mix together grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Spoon the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening each spoonful with the back of a spoon.
5. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
7. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.