BACON POTATO PANCAKES

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Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I came up with to go along with pigs in blankets several years ago. Our three children are grown, and John and I have five grandchildren. -Linda Hall, Hazel Green, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 to 6 medium uncooked red potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 3 cups)
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash ground nutmeg
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Rinse and thoroughly drain potatoes. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 2 heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.