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German Potato Pancakes

Crispy golden potato pancakes with savory onion flavor and a tender center, this traditional German favorite is simple, comforting, and perfect as a side dish or light meal. Delicious served plain, with applesauce, or sour cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Comfort Food, German Classics, Pan-Fried Recipes, Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups potatoes peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded potatoes, green onions, flour, egg, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Drop batter by 1/4 cup portions into skillet and flatten gently with a spatula.
  4. Fry until golden brown and crisp on one side, then flip and cook the second side until browned and cooked through.
  5. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm.

Notes

For a traditional variation, reduce onion and add chopped apple to the batter. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.