Perfect Potato Pancakes

SERVES: 24

COOK TIME: 20 Min

We'd be lying if we called these "quick & easy." This potato pancake recipe takes more time than other recipes, but they're not hard, and they're worth the extra effort! Make 'em for Hanukkah or a special side dish or appetizer. They'll taste the love!

What You'll Need

4 pounds Idaho Russet potatoes, peeled and chunked
1 large onion, quartered
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil

What to Do

In a food processor, process the potatoes and onions in batches, until finely chopped. Empty each batch into a strainer and, using a spoon, press down on the mixture to remove as much water as possible.
In a large bowl, combine potato-onion mixture, the flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, salt, pepper, and eggs; mix well.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Using a serving spoon, spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake into the hot oil, flattening into a pancake shape. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden on both sides.
Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and serve warm.

Serving Tips

Make these small if you want to serve them as appetizers. Serve with the traditional fixin's of applesauce and sour cream.
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out our free eBook, Perfectly Easy Pancakes.

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Jbessjr 2476113

Aug 12, 2012

Liked the other receipe. Used mashed and grated potatoes.

doglady521

May 03, 2012

they are peeled & grated

Jeanniepalermo 173 0294

Oct 09, 2015

Exactly what I thought, also!!

MrsBuckeye

Dec 01, 2010

I have always made my latke's like this - well I have substituted bread crumbs for matzo meal. Tonight I had no matzo meal so I had to use bread crumbs - DELICIOUS. Nice way to start Chanukah. Latke's, sour cream and applesauce - my 5 yr old granddaughter reciting the blessing over the candles.

chuckssis 0671558

Nov 29, 2010

I have always grated the potatos,they taste better that way.

ANNACASTEEL24 5494 036

Nov 29, 2010

thanks have been looken for this receipe my husband an kids are so happy that i have it an my potatoe cakes stay together thank you