Cheese and Potato Pancakes

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"This East European recipe was snagged off the internet specifically for my first participation in Zaar's World Tour 4!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 12 pancakes
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 small onion, shredded
• 3 large potatoes, peeled, shredded
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil, for frying
• 1 1⁄4 cups gouda cheese, shredded

directions

1. Add thin layer of olive oil to heated skillet, just enough to cover the bottom.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, onions and potatoes, then stir in cheese.
3. Spoon piles of potato/cheese mixture into hot skillet, making 3" rounds, 1" apart.
4. Cook cakes until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes on each side.
5. Remove cooked cakes and repeat process until 12 pancakes are finished.

Reviews

[Nif_H]

I made these very last minute so I had to use red onion and a mixture of grated cheeses - cheddar, mozzarella, asiago and parmesan. Very good and very easy to make, we enjoyed these with meatloaf and fresh veggies! Made for Went to the Market tag game. Thanks Sydney Mike! :)

 

[weekend cooker]

Great little lunch, and definately can taste the onion flavor. Also like the fact that combined with the cheese made for some real flavorful Potato Pancakes. Other than adding a dash of perrer made recipe down the line. Also no problem with the cakes falling apart either. Made for New Zaar tag (24 hour rule).

 

[AZPARZYCH]

These were really good! I like that you can taste the onion which I like, but it was not too overpowering like DH likes. I made with cheddar cheese, but otherwise made as is. Will be making these again! Made for AUS/NZ Make My Recipe Tag.

 

[jessi_mcg]

Oh my stars, these were delicious. Is there a ten star option on here? I did take some shortcuts...I used a bag of refrigerated shredded potatoes that was in the back of my freezer, and since they had some southwestern seasoning on them I used sharp cheddar instead of gouda. DH was worried; I never ever fry anything and when I do it doesn't usually go well, but he was thrilled with the result and sends his thanks to you, Syd :). I was concerned about them holding together as they sort of fell apart when dropped in the oil, but the cheese really held them together just fine. This is absolutely a keeper, thanks for sharing! Made for Veg*n Swap #14.

 

[Lalaloula]

Sydney Mike, these are very tasty potato pancakes! I like the addition of cheese; it gives them a different flavour than youd normally have. The dough was very easy to work with and I had no issues with the pancakes falling apart whatsoever. I also liked their crispy outside yet moist inside. Just the way I wanted them to be. For me this recipe didnt yield 12 but only 6 pancakes. So next time Ill double up. Thanks for sharing this! Made for Veg'n Swap # 7 February 2009.