Kathleen's Irish Potato Pancakes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Kathleen's Irish Potato Pancakes are a comforting classic that embodies the heart of traditional Irish cooking. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like freshly grated potatoes, flour, and a touch of milk, these golden-brown pancakes are easy to whip up yet deliver rich, authentic flavor. The secret to their irresistible texture lies in squeezing out excess moisture from the potatoes before cooking—a crucial step for maximum crispiness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack, these savory pancakes can be served with sour cream, chives, or even a luxe topping like smoked salmon for an elevated twist. Ready in just 40 minutes, Kathleen's Irish Potato Pancakes are a versatile delight that brings comfort to any table.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and grate them using the coarse side of a box grater.
Step 2
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for achieving crispy pancakes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, flour, egg, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil. Allow the butter to melt and the oil to heat up.
Step 5
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture onto the skillet for each pancake, flattening them gently with the back of the spoon to form thin rounds.
Step 6
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the edges are crispy and the pancakes are golden brown. Work in batches, adding more butter and oil as needed.
Step 7
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Serve the potato pancakes warm with your choice of toppings, such as sour cream, chives, or a side of smoked salmon.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (971.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1398.3 |
| Total Fat 60.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 288.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2708.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 189.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.2g | |
| Protein 30.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 71.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4441.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories