Old-fashion Potato Pancakes

Gingerbee's Note:

Good ole potato pancakes..what could be better, quicker and more economical? This delicious simple recipe makes a meal, or an appetizer. Try this out on your family...

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 medium potatoes
• 1 small onion
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup cooking oil

Directions:

1. Peel and grate potatoes and onion, place in bowl and cover; set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Liquid will run from the potato/onion mixture.
3. Drain any liquid that forms.
4. Stir in the slightly beaten eggs.
5. Add flour, salt and baking powder and mix thoroughly.
6. On the stovetop, in a large heavy skillet, heat cooking oil on medium heat.
7. Drop potato batter into pan and flatten, (size is personal choice) and brown on both sides.
8. Cook for 5- 7 minutes on each side.
9. Drain on brown paper.
10. Serve with warm cinnamon applesauce or sour cream and chives.

Reviews

[FriddleJay]

Very simple, and very good! Thank you so much for the recipe!!

[Ted David]

Super recipe. Easy to do and well worth the effort. It was so good I took a picture of it and it tastest even better than it looks!

[Lisa in Oregon]

I want to rate this recipe higher then 5 stars... I just got done making these and they are easy and oh so good... My mother used to make these when I was a little girl... they taste just like hers...brings tears to my eyes.... Thanks you ..