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5 from 2 votes

German Potato Pancakes

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 121kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 medium potatoes I like Yukon Gold
  • 3 medium onions
  • 4 generous Tbsps flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel and dice onions.
  • Peel and grate potatoes. (See notes above).
  • Mix onions, potatoes, flour and salt in a large bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil in one or 2 large skillets. Pour about ¾-1 cup of potato mixture into the pan. Flatten with a spatula. Don't over crowd the pancakes.
  • Cook uncovered on low heat about 10 minutes per side. Check for doneness since the thickness of the pancake can affect cook time.
  • Serve with a sour cream and/or apple sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg