Ingredients
Potato Pancake Mixture
- 1 ½ cups leftover mashed potatoes (adjust quantity based on available potatoes)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Frying
- 2-3 tablespoons butter (for frying, add more as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Whisk the egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together until smooth. Stir this mixture into the mashed potatoes along with the minced onion until thoroughly combined.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt a couple of tablespoons of butter, ensuring the pan is evenly coated for frying.
- Form and cook pancakes: Scoop about 1/3 cup of the potato mixture per pancake into the skillet without crowding them. Let cook for about 1 minute before gently flipping each pancake over.
- Press and brown: Using the back of your spatula, gently press the pancakes to approximately ¾ inch thickness. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on this side until golden brown, then flip again to finish browning the other side.
- Drain excess oil: Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess butter. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as necessary.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Kartoffelpuffer warm as a delicious snack or side dish with your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for best texture; fresh boiled potatoes can be substituted but drain well.
- You can customize seasonings with herbs like chives or parsley for added flavor.
- Serve with applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon for traditional German accompaniments.
- Adjust frying fat for a lighter version by using oil instead of butter or baking in the oven.
- Ensure pancakes are not crowded in the pan to achieve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg