German Potato Pancakes

Byxwina

When it comes to pancakes and potatoes, there is one dish that will win my heart every time. A good Potato Pancake is really hard to find. However, the Germans have a recipe that I love and really want to share with you.


These pancakes are thin and crispy, and they are the way to cure that craving that you have for potatoes and pancakes. For this dish, you want to use starchy potatoes, and be sure that the oil is hot.

These pancakes are a great meal for your family when you want to make something unique and delicious. These are the pancakes to try tonight. Trust me, the family is going to be thrilled when you serve these up. These can be topped with what you choose or eaten plain.


These German Potato Pancakes can be served with anything from Meatloaf to Chicken. You could serve them with literally anything!!


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There is an onion that is sliced super thin to add flavor without overwhelming the potatoes. They are easy to make, perfect to eat, and to enjoy.

  • Crispy potato pancakes
  • Great appetizer, snack, or side dish
  • Seasoned lightly to allow the potatoes to stand out
  • Dippable potato patties

Give these sliced potatoes in a muffin tina try, these are such a delicious side dish recipe to try out to go with your meal.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Some will say that German potato pancakes with frosting is a must, but you can skip frosting them and still enjoy fabulous flavor.

Add in fresh herbs or a touch of Cayenne Pepper for a bit of heat.

If you have small and crumbled sausage, you could add that to the mix.

It’s possible to add in some small, diced veggies if you want to amp up the nutrition.


These pancakes are a great meal for your family when you want to make something unique and delicious. These are the pancakes to try tonight, trust me the family is going to be thrilled when you serve these up. These can be topped with what you choose or eaten plain. These German Potato Pancakes can be served with anything from Meatloaf to Chicken. You could serve them with literally anything!!


WW-Friendly Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium Gold potatoes, shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Shred the potatoes and squeeze them very well to remove excess water.
  2. Place the shredded potatoes in a large bowl and add the chopped onion.
  3. Add the eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder.
  4. Mix everything until well combined.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Scoop small portions of the mixture into the pan and flatten them slightly.
  7. Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Place the cooked potato pancakes on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

Lower-Point WW Option:
Use cooking spray instead of oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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