TURKEY POTATO PANCAKES

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My husband and our four children like pancakes, and I appreciate quick suppers...so I gave this recipe a try when I saw it. The addition of turkey turns golden side-dish potato pancakes into a simple main dish we all savor. -Kathy Duerr, Fulda, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups shredded peeled potatoes
1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
1/4 cup sliced green onions with tops
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Canola oil
Cranberry sauce, optional

Steps:

In a sieve or colander, drain the potato, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onions, flour and salt. Stir in eggs until blended. Add the reserved potatoes; toss to coat., Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into oil. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels., Serve with cranberry sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.