These crispy potato pancakes are the ultimate cozy breakfast: golden and crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect with a dollop of cool sour cream. Grated potato and onion come together with egg for a simple batter that fries up beautifully. For another easy morning favorite, try the Caprese Omelet with Mozzarella and Pesto.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) potatoes
- 50 g (1.8 oz) onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion on a box grater.
- Transfer to cheesecloth or a clean towel and squeeze out all excess liquid.
- Add the egg, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix until uniform.
- Spoon small portions onto a skillet heated with oil.
- Fry on both sides until golden, crisp, and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve with sour cream.
Tips
- Squeeze the grated potatoes really dry — this is the secret to maximum crispiness.
- Serve these pancakes alongside Soft Flatbreads with Potato and Suluguni Cheese for a hearty potato-themed brunch.
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a low oven while you fry the rest; find more breakfast inspiration at Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 153 kcal, protein 3.3 g, fat 7.8 g, carbs 17.6 g