Potato Pancakes

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Golden, crispy, and simple to make, these Potato Pancakes are a cozy way to turn mashed potatoes into a satisfying homemade dish. Mixed with flour, egg, onion, salt, and pepper, each pancake fries up with a tender inside and lightly crisp edges. Served with fresh cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes, they make an easy snack, side dish, or light meal for everyday cooking.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 5

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snacks

Cuisine: European, Fusion, German

Calories: 178

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

2 cup mashed potatoes
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 large onion diced
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
sliced cucumber as needed
cherry tomatoes as needed

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 skillet
1 mixing spoon
1 slotted spoon
paper towels

Method

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until a batter forms.
Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Scoop a small spoonful of the batter and drop it into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
Remove the potato pancakes with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
Lastly, serve the Potato Pancakes with sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 160gCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 272mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

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