Cheesy Potato Pancakes

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Delicious and cheesy, these potato pancakes are a huge hit with my three boys! They're great as a side dish or for snacking! These travel well wrapped in foil for the lunch box. They can be served plain or with ranch dressing as a dip.

Submitted by Charlene Luzum
Updated on August 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup real bacon bits (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon onion salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup corn oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, eggs, and milk together in a large bowl.

  2. Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.

  3. Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. Drop potato mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls onto skillet. Cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side

  5. Drain cooked pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
22g Fat
43g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1159mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g 31%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 258mg 20%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 698mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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