High Protein Classic Potato Pancakes
Give your classic comfort food a protein-packed twist with these High Protein Classic Potato Pancakes—delightfully crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with hearty flavors. This recipe combines grated russet potatoes with creamy cottage cheese, eggs, and a hint of onion for a nutritious upgrade that boosts both protein content and taste. Seasoned with black pepper, salt, and a touch of baking powder for a fluffy texture, these pancakes are pan-fried to perfection in olive oil and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, they make the perfect high-protein breakfast, snack, or side dish to complement any meal. Try this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy the satisfying balance of indulgence and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 small Onion
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
Finely chop the onion and combine it with cottage cheese in a separate bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, black pepper, and baking powder until well mixed.
Drain the grated potatoes in a colander, then place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Add the squeezed potatoes to the egg mixture, fold in the onion and cottage cheese mixture, and then add the flour. Mix until just combined.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the skillet for each pancake and flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding, for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Place cooked pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your high-protein potato pancakes while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 3624 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.2 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 4652 mg | 99% | |
*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.
