Breakfast Potato Pancakes

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, these Breakfast Potato Pancakes are the perfect way to elevate your morning routine. Made with simple ingredients like freshly grated Russet potatoes, a hint of onion for depth, and a touch of optional garlic powder for an extra flavor boost, these homemade pancakes strike the perfect balance between fluffy and crispy. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a skillet-cooked finish, they’re ready in a snap, ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. Serve them warm with classic accompaniments like tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce for a comforting, restaurant-quality dish. Whether you’re cooking for the family or treating yourself, these potato pancakes are guaranteed to become a breakfast favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 2 large Eggs
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel the russet potatoes and the onion. Grate both using the coarse side of a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment.

Step 2

Place the grated potatoes and onion into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and garlic powder, if using. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and flatten it into a pancake shape, about 1/4 inch thick, in the skillet. Cook 3-4 pancakes at a time, depending on skillet size.

Step 6

Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil as needed between batches.

Step 8

Serve the potato pancakes warm, paired with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	948.8 grams (948.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1381

Total Fat 62.10g	80%
Saturated Fat 10.70g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.60g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2602mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 178.10g	65%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 11.40g
Protein 35.90g	72%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 4168mg	89%

*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: 39.5%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 50.3%