Potato Pancakes

Name: Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Canola oil

Total Time Takes: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These savory and satisfying potato pancakes are sure to please anyone who tries them, and they're so easy to make, they'll please the chef too. More good news: They're excellent served alongside anything from omelets to burgers.

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled
1 large egg
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Canola oil

Directions

Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well.
In a large skillet, heat 1/8 in. oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 pancakes: 187 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Here's a potato pancake recipe that doesn't take much time to make and is just right for two people. Weekends have become our time to relax and enjoy life, and these potato pancakes are one of our favorite treats. —Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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