Polish Potato Pancakes
A classic Eastern European dish made with grated potatoes and served with a side of velvety sour cream. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these pancakes are a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
- ●2 large potatoespeeled and grated
- ●4-6 pancakesstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 pound polish sausageoptional
- ●1 medium onionfinely chopped
- ●1 large egg
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●1 cup velvety sour creamfor serving
Instructions
- 1
Grate the potatoes and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Add the egg and mix well.
- 4
Heat a large frying pan with about 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
- 5
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the potato mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
- 6
Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
- 7
Serve hot with a dollop of velvety sour cream.
- 8
If using polish sausage, cook according to package instructions and serve on top of the pancakes.