Potato and Onion Cheese Pancakes
Deliciously crispy potato pancakes blended with cheese and onion, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil or butter for frying
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes, chopped onion, flour, eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat the skillet: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Portion the mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the skillet, flattening them slightly.
- Cook to perfection: Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm: Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure enough heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg