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Buttery German Potato Pancakes - Easy Homemade Recipe

Buttery German Potato Pancakes – Easy Homemade Recipe

  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pancakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Buttery German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are crispy, golden pancakes made from grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and flour. Perfect as a breakfast, snack, or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium-sized potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets), peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes using a fine grater. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a mixture of butter and vegetable oil.
  4. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the hot skillet, flatten gently to form a pancake.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  7. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Equipment

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russets for the best texture.
  • Squeeze out as much moisture as possible for crispy pancakes.
  • Serve immediately to maintain crispiness.
  • For gluten-free pancakes, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven while frying the rest.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Buttery German Potato Pancakes, German Kartoffelpuffer, Crispy Potato Pancakes, Easy Potato Pancakes Recipe, Homemade German Pancakes

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/german-potato-pancakes-easy-homemade-recipe/