Breakfast Potato Pancakes
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these Breakfast Potato Pancakes are the perfect way to elevate your morning routine. Made with simple ingredients like freshly grated Russet potatoes, a hint of onion for depth, and a touch of optional garlic powder for an extra flavor boost, these homemade pancakes strike the perfect balance between fluffy and crispy. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a skillet-cooked finish, they’re ready in a snap, ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. Serve them warm with classic accompaniments like tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce for a comforting, restaurant-quality dish. Whether you’re cooking for the family or treating yourself, these potato pancakes are guaranteed to become a breakfast favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and the onion. Grate both using the coarse side of a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment.
Place the grated potatoes and onion into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and garlic powder, if using. Mix until well combined.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and flatten it into a pancake shape, about 1/4 inch thick, in the skillet. Cook 3-4 pancakes at a time, depending on skillet size.
Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil as needed between batches.
Serve the potato pancakes warm, paired with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2602 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4168 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
