Potato Pancakes (Quick Version)

Submitted by diner524

"Preparing traditional potato pancakes can be a time consuming process....so you'll really relish this recipe. That's because there's no need to grate potatoes. By using frozen hash browns(or even quicker to use refrigerated shredded hash browns), these "spud-tacular" palate-pleasing pancakes are ready in a hurry! Recipe from TOH. I sometimes add some cheddar cheese in with the mixture."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 16 pancakes
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil

directions

1. Place hash browns in a strainer and rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly; transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, parsley, milk, eggs, flour and salt; mix well. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/4 inches of oil. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
2. Optional: Serve with sour cream or applesauce.
3. Note: If using refrigerated hash browns, skip the first step.

Reviews

[sjkotylak]

I love potato pancakes but hate shredding! Found refrigerated ones at the grocery store... Delicious with sour cream and I threw a few green onions in the mix too...

 

[mrine120]

Delicious! My family loved them!...I followed the recipe exactly plus added 1/2 t pepper.

 

[mizpiquant]

Great recipe with shortcut on potatoes. Try with a lil of BOTH sour cream & applesauce...yummy! Flavor explosion!

 

[lazyme]

Yummy! I made these with frozen hash browns and it only took a couple of minutes to thaw. I served these with an omelet and it was a great match. Thanks diner for a great side dish. Made for Went to the Market Tag.

 

[HokiesMom]

What a perfect way to prepare potato pancakes without a lot of fuss! Full of flavor and cook up perfectly! I used the refrigerated shredded potatoes. Like other reviewers I could see adding some cheese and maybe even some fresh garlic to these too to change up the flavors. Served mine with pot roast last night and it was a great side dish! Tagged in the 123 Hits game.