German Potato Pancakes Recipe
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes with this easy and flavorful recipe. These crispy pancakes are perfect for breakfast or as a savory side dish.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Potato Pancakes:
- 1 pound of potatoes
- 1 small onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper (if savory pancakes desired)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium-sized egg
- Oil for frying
- Prepare Potatoes and Onion: Wash, peel, and grate the potatoes and onion.
- Drain Excess Liquid: If necessary, drain excess water from the grated potatoes.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine grated potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, flour, and egg. Mix well.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, spoon batter into the pan, and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and Keep Warm: Place cooked pancakes on a paper towel to absorb excess oil and keep warm in the oven.
- Repeat and Serve: Cook remaining batter, adding oil as needed. Serve hot with apple sauce or sour cream.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings for these potato pancakes based on your preference.
- Ensure the pancakes are not too thick for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Potato Pancakes Recipe, Savory Pancakes