Apple Potato Pancakes

We love these on Sunday mornings but have been known to have them for dinner. Serve with sour cream.

Original recipe makes 10 potato pancakes

Ingredients

3 russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored, and shredded Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored, and shredded
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 green onions, diced
salt to taste
vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
1/2 tablespoon sour cream

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Place shredded potatoes and apple in a clean kitchen towel. Gather towel on top and wring out excess liquid.
  2. Combine potatoes, apple, eggs, flour, and green onion in a bowl.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Form mixture into palm-sized patties; fry in hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes on each side. More oil may be needed with each batch.
  5. Remove pancakes from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.
  6. Serve pancakes topped with sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 178 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.4 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg
Fat: 4.7 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 5.7 g
Sodium: 69 mg