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crispy potato pancakes

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

These are just like your Grandma made! It is also a German favorite with homemade brauts and apple sauce

(2 ratings)
yield 16 Pancakes
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For crispy potato pancakes

  • 4 c
    freshly grated russet potatoes
  • 4
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    grated onion
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • vegetable oil

How To Make crispy potato pancakes

  • 1
    Pat potatoes completely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, stir eggs and flour together until smooth. Add onion, salt and nutmeg. Stir in grated potatoes.
  • 2
    Heat 1/2- inch oil in a heavy skillet until almost smoking. Drop 1/4 cup portions (or 1/2 cup portions for larger pancakes) of potato batter into oil. Do not flatten.
  • 3
    Turn after 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flatten slightly and cook an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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