Shelly's Recipe

SWISS CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES

Category: Potatoes

1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 tbsp flour
4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 1 lb)
1⁄4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tbsp grated onion
1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄8 tsp pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp vegetable oil

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour; mix well. Stir in potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1⁄4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.