PARMESAN POTATO PANCAKE

Parmesan Potato Pancake image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Tbsp olive oil divided
1 medium onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
salt and pepper
2 lb yukon gold potatoes peeled and grated
1 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil for garnish

Steps:

1. Add 2 tbsp oil to a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a dish and set aside.
2. Grate the potatoes and place them in a clean dishtowel and squeeze as much water out as possible. Add the potatoes to the bowl with the onions and add the Parmesan and basil.
3. Add the remaining 2 tbsp oil to the large skillet. Once hot place the potato mixture in the skillet and flatten. Cook until browned on one side. Slide the potato pancake up the side and flip onto a plate. Then slide it back into the pan and brown on the other side.
4. Remove from pan and cut into wedges and serve.