Ingredients
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- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse grated potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch. Squeeze out moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, beaten egg, flour, green onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Shape mixtures into pancakes using your hands (about ¼ cup each) and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes each).
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg