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Cheesy Potato Pancakes

featured in 10 Crunchy And Delicious Potato Snacks

Chris Salicrup & Claire Nolan
Tasty Team

Ingredients

for 8 servings

  • 2 lb yukon gold potato (905 g), peeled
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese (55 g), grated
  • ½ cup monterey jack cheese (55 g), grated
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumb meal (30 g)
  • ¼ cup olive oil (78 mL), for frying
  • 1 sour cream, to serve
  • 1 green onion, chopped, to serve

Nutrition Info

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    Calories 314
    Fat 15g
    Carbs 31g
    Fiber 2g
    Sugar 2g
    Protein 11g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Using a box grater, shred the potatoes into a towel in a bowl and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. Set aside and grate the onion.
  3. Add the grated potatoes and grated onion onion to a large bowl. Add in the eggs, garlic, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, monterey jack, and breadcrumbs and mix until combined.
  4. Take ½ cup of the potato mixture and form into a thin patty, about ⅓-inch thick.
  5. Heat cooking oil over medium-high heat and place potato patty into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Repeat with remaining patties.
  6. Serve with sour cream and green onions on top, and enjoy!
  7. Enjoy!

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