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Mom’s Potato Pancakes

Name: Mom's Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large potatoes); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Oil for frying; Optional: Chopped parsley, applesauce and sour cream

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8 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Dianne Esposite

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 01, 2022

These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we've enjoyed it for years. —Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio

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Mom's Potato Pancakes

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Optional: Chopped parsley, applesauce and sour cream

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Directions

1
Rinse shredded potatoes in cold water; drain well, squeezing to remove excess water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in egg, flour, onion, salt and pepper.

2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into oil; press to flatten slightly. Fry both sides until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and top with applesauce and sour cream.