Shelly's Recipe

Potato Pancakes

Category: Potatoes

Makes two pancakes

1 baking potato, cooked and peeled
1/2 small onion, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
salt and pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons flour
vegetable oil for frying
applesauce and sour cream, for serving

Mash the flesh of the potato with the grated onion in a bowl. Mix in the cornstarch, salt and pepper and flour.

Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Divide potato mixture into two patties and add to the pan. Flatten with a spatula to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry until golden brown, turning once.

Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Serve with applesauce and sour cream.