Potato pancakes: 6 recipes for delicious potato pancakes

Potato pancakes, potato pancakes or potato pancakes, are found in the national cuisines of European peoples. Fried potato cakes are loved in both Latin America and Scandinavian countries. And in Belarus, potato pancakes with meat or sorcerers are the most beloved and revered dish.

This delicious page features easy and simple recipes for potato pancakes. With minimal investment of time and money, you can prepare a quick, satisfying and very healthy dish to the delight of adults and children.

Classic potato pancake recipe

It will be useful for novice housewives to master this simple classic recipe for potato pancakes. A step-by-step cooking process and useful tips from chefs will help you quickly organize a hearty breakfast or light dinner.

Let's prepare the necessary ingredients:

6 potatoes;
1 egg;
2 large spoons of flour;
1 onion;
salt pepper;
1 spoon of sour cream (optional);
vegetable oil for frying.

Preparation:

Peel the potatoes and onions, take a grater or blender from the shelf.

Grate the potatoes on a fine or medium grater, or even better, put them through a chopper along with the onions! Draniki will bake faster and be more tender!

We get tender, airy potato mass! If the potatoes were grated, it is better to drain the resulting juice. To do this, you need to squeeze out the mass and transfer it to another bowl! Add egg and flour to potatoes and onions.

It is better to separate the yolk and white. Immediately add the yolk to the mixture, beat the white with salt until it forms a stiff foam, and then add to the potatoes. Add salt, pepper and mix thoroughly.

A tablespoon of sour cream will add fluffiness, juiciness and a pleasant creamy note to the potato pancakes.

Using a spoon, place the dough into a heated frying pan with oil. We wait for the rims to brown and carefully turn the cakes over.

After frying, it is better to place the finished pancakes on a paper towel. This will remove excess fat from the potato cakes and be absorbed into the paper. Children will definitely love these crispy potato pancakes because they taste a little like chips! Have a nice and tasty crunch!

Potato pancakes with cheese - step-by-step recipe

In Belarus, potato pancakes are prepared with different fillings. For example, flatbreads with cheese and herbs are called pyzy. An easy recipe with step-by-step preparation will reveal the secret of this delicious dish.

Products:

6 potatoes;
1 carrot and 1 onion;
1 egg;
150-200 g hard cheese;
2-3 large spoons of flour;
dill, garlic clove;
spices and vegetable oil.

Cooking process at several points:

Peel the potatoes, onions and carrots and pass them through a meat grinder.
Add egg and flour to the minced vegetables.
Season well with spices and mix everything thoroughly.
Grate the cheese on a track, and finely chop the dill and garlic. Let's mix the filling!
Put a portion of potato dough on a heated frying pan, a little cheese filling on top, and then again a little potato. We carefully level it and wait for the potato pancake to stick.
Turn the cakes over several times and fry on both sides for several minutes.

The pyzy are ready! They are best served hot with sour cream and fresh bread.

Recipe for potato pancakes with minced meat

Potato pancakes with minced meat come from Belarusian cuisine. The recipe is old, and the hearty flatbreads with meat are also called sorcerers. The cooking process is simple and recommended to all lovers of tasty and juicy potato pancakes.

Ingredients for cooking:

1 kg of potatoes;
350 – 400 grams of minced pork;
1 small onion;
1 egg;
1 clove of garlic and any greens;
spices, oil for frying.

Preparation:

Grate the peeled potatoes on a fine grater.

To prevent the potatoes from darkening, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to them.

It is advisable to transfer the grated potatoes into a colander and remove excess juice. Salt, pepper and break 1 egg into the mixture. Generously season the minced meat with spices, garlic and mix with chopped onions.
It's time to form fluffy potato pancakes with meat. To do this, put a thin layer of potatoes on your hand, then a layer of minced meat and again a layer of potato mass. Gently pinch the edges. Place the pieces on a paper towel to absorb excess liquid.
Place the sorcerers in a hot frying pan with vegetable oil. Fry on both sides for 2-3 minutes until firm golden brown. At the end of frying, it is advisable to keep the potato pancakes under the lid for a couple of minutes so that they are thoroughly fried.

Place the finished sorcerers on a paper towel and check one cutlet for readiness. The potato crust should be thin, and the meat filling should be juicy and cooked through. Bon appetit!

Cooking potato pancakes with mushrooms

In the next recipe we will use healthy mushrooms as a delicious filling. Potatoes in pancakes go perfectly with onions and fried champignons. The cooking process is fast and food consumption is minimal!

Ingredients:

0.5 kg potatoes;
250 grams of champignons;
2 onions;
1 egg;
2 – 3 tablespoons of flour;
frying oil;

Preparation:

Cut the mushrooms and onions into cubes and fry in vegetable oil. During this time, grate the potatoes on a medium grater. Squeeze out the excess liquid, add salt and pepper and mix the potato mixture with the egg and flour.
Heat the frying pan over medium heat. Lay out a layer of potatoes, then a layer of mushrooms and again a layer of potato mass. As soon as the potato pancakes are browned on the edges, it’s time to turn them over and fry them on the other side.

Fragrant potato pancakes with mushrooms are ready! For a beautiful presentation you will need sour cream and chopped green onions. Have a hearty and delicious lunch!

How to cook potato pancakes without flour? Simply and easily!

For those who are on a diet, the following recipe for potato pancakes. The dough contains no flour, and the pancakes turn out more tender and airy.

Ingredients for the dough:

5 potatoes;
1 onion;
2 eggs;
garlic and spices.

Preparation:

To make the potato pancakes stick together using eggs and without flour, you need to grate the potatoes on a coarse grater. It is better to grate in a colander so that the juice flows into the lower bowl, and a semi-dry potato mass remains for the dough.
The onion can also be grated or very finely chopped. Season the vegetable mixture well with spices and mix with beaten eggs.

The main secret of delicious potato pancakes is that they need to be cooked before the potatoes darken! Therefore, you should not delay the cooking process!

Heat the frying pan and spoon out the potato mixture in portions. Fry the tortillas on both sides until hard brown.

Serve hot and enjoy the great taste of hearty potato pancakes!

The original recipe for potato pancakes with chicken breast is distinguished by the method of preparation and serving of the dish. The result is a delicious uncovered flatbread with a hearty filling, which can even be prepared for a festive romantic dinner.

Let's prepare the products:

4 potatoes;
250 grams of chicken breast;
2 eggs;
1 onion;
2 tablespoons flour;
50 grams of cheese;
spices and dill for sprinkling.

Preparation:

First, fry the onion until golden translucent. Next, prepare the breast cut into small pieces.
Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater and squeeze out the juice. Break eggs into potatoes, add flour and generously season with spices.
Mix the potato dough thoroughly and place a large round cake on a heated frying pan. Carefully level it and wait for it to catch slightly on the bottom.
Turn over the potato cake. Place fried breasts, onion, grated cheese and a little dill on one half. Cover the layers with the second half of the cake and press lightly.

Fry the potato pancakes with filling on both sides and place them on a large beautiful plate to serve. You can feed heartily and surprise your household with such a simple and incredibly tasty dish!

I suggest you watch a video recipe for making potato pancakes according to the classic recipe

Bon appetit and see you new recipes!