Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)

Name: Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 pancakes
Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, grated; 1 small onion, grated; 2 eggs, well beaten; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; sugar; cranberry sauce (optional); orange slice (optional); parsley (optional)

Submitted by mollypaul

"A comfort food from the old country."

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photo by Leggy Peggy

Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 6-8 pancakes

ingredients

2 cups potatoes, grated
1 small onion, grated
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
sugar
cranberry sauce (optional)
orange slice (optional)
parsley (optional)

directions

Combine first five ingredients and mix well.
Drain off excess liquid (if any).
Form into patties and fry in hot oil in shallow pan until evenly browned, turning once.
Drain well on paper towels and sprinkle with sugar.
Serve with cranberry sauce or cinnamon applesauce, and garnish with orange slices and parsley, if desired.

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Reviews

Oh yum! This really is comfort food. I used two cups of leftover mashed potatoes and a finely diced small red onion. Was ready in no time, tasted divine and looked nice too. Next time I'll add chopped chives. Thanks for posting.

Leggy Peggy