Greek Potato Pancakes

Submitted by Mercy

"From "1000 Vegetarian Recipes" by Carol Gelles"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups coarsely shredded potatoes
• 5 ounces packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
• oil (for deep frying)

directions

1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg; add the potatoes, spinach, feta cheese, bread crumbs and salt, stir until combined.
2. Pour the oil 1/4 inch deep into a large skillet.
3. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it bubbles when a little potato mixture is dropped inches.
4. Drop the batter by tablespoonsful into the oil.
5. Cook until golden on bottom; turn and cook until golden on second side, about 3 minutes per side.
6. Drain on paper towels.