Irish Potato-Carrot Pancakes

These are great with breakfast, lunch or dinner. I like them by themselves, personally.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 12 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1  lb baking potato, peeled (3 medium)
• 1  medium carrot
• 2  tablespoons  minced green onions
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Shed potatoes and carrot.
2. Wrap in several thicknesses of paper towels; squeeze to remove excess moisture.
3. Combine potatoes, carrot, onion, flour, egg, salt and pepper in medium bowl; mix well.
4. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into skillet; flatten to form thin pancakes.
5. Cook 5 minutes or until browned on bottom; turn pancakes and cook 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.