Description
German Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor from the onion and seasonings. They make a delicious and satisfying side dish or even a main course for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 pound of potatoes
- 1 small onion
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper, if you want savory pancakes
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium-sized egg
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate Potatoes: Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, flour, and egg.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture, flatten, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can try baking the pancakes instead of frying.
- Serve with sour cream or applesauce for a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg