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Cheesy Potato Pancakes Recipe

Cheesy Potato Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast/Brunch, Side Dish
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cheesy Potato Pancakes are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory side. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these pancakes are packed with flavor from the combination of cheeses and seasonings.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Cheese Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits (Optional)

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For Cooking:

  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, eggs, and milk.
  2. Mix in the Dry Ingredients: Add flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture. Stir well using a fork.
  3. Cook the Pancakes: Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop 2 tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Serve: Drain the cooked pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 427
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1159mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg