COUNTRY POTATO PANCAKES

Country Potato Pancakes image

Potato pancakes, or latkes, are really versatile. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. We have them often at our house. -Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 24 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

Finely grate potatoes. Drain any liquid. Add eggs, onion, flour, salt and baking powder. In a frying pan, add oil to the depth of 1/8 in.; heat over medium-high (375°). , Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls in hot oil. Flatten into patties. Fry until golden brown, turning once. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.