Potato Pancakes Polish

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly comforting, Polish Potato Pancakes, or "placki ziemniaczane," are a delightful classic that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Made from freshly grated Russet potatoes and onion, these pancakes are delicately seasoned with salt and pepper and bound together with eggs and flour for the perfect crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture. Cooked to perfection in a skillet with sizzling vegetable oil, these savory delights make an excellent breakfast, side dish, or snack. Serve them warm with tangy sour cream, sweet applesauce, or both, for an authentic Polish-inspired experience that will have you coming back for seconds. Simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying, these potato pancakes are the perfect way to elevate humble ingredients into a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 large Eggs
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0 to taste Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0 to taste Applesauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and onion. Grate them using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment.

Step 2

Place the grated potatoes and onion in a large bowl. Press down with your hands or a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.

Step 3

Crack the eggs into the bowl with the grated potato mixture. Add the flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Use enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop the potato mixture and drop it into the hot skillet. Flatten each mound gently with the back of a spoon to form a pancake about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 6

Cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden-brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 8

Serve the potato pancakes warm with sour cream, applesauce, or your preferred toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1235.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1972.8

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 387mg	0%
Sodium 2615.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 247.1mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 4441.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 39.5%