German Potato Pancakes

🕒 Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 15 minutes

• Total: 30 minutes

• Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (starchy potatoes like Russet work best)

• 1 small onion, grated

• 2 large eggs

• 3–4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional, traditional)

• Vegetable oil or butter for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Grate potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.

2. Place grated potatoes in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible (important for crispiness).

3. In a bowl, mix potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten into pancakes.

6. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

🍽️ How to Serve

Traditional German Style

• With applesauce (sweet version)

• With sour cream or yogurt

• With smoked salmon or sausages

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Approx per pancake)

• Calories: 180

• Protein: 4g

• Fat: 8g

• Carbs: 22g

💡 Tips & Variations

• 🧄 Add garlic or chives for savory flavor

• 🧀 Add grated cheese for cheesy potato pancakes

• 🥓 Mix in bacon bits for extra taste

• 🌿 Serve with fresh herbs like parsley or dill