Description
These Potato and Onion Cheese Pancakes are a savory and satisfying weeknight meal. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re packed with flavor from the grated potatoes, onions, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot skillet, flattening them slightly.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the Potato and Onion Cheese Pancakes warm, garnished with additional cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Potato Onion Cheese Pancakes