POTATO PANCAKES

ALSO KNOWN AS LATKES...

1# Russet Potatoes, peeled and grated
1 Medium yellow onion, peeled and grated
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tbls. flour
1 tsp. kosher or sea salt
1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 tbls. canola oil

Combine all ingredients except oil in a glass bowl.

Heat 3/4 tbls. oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat.

Drop 3 tbls. (1 per pancake) into oil and flatten each pancake with non stick spatula.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Thansfer to paper towel.

Repeat using all the batter and remaining oil as needed. Serve warm...

Traditionally served as side dish with sour cream or chunky applesauce.

I make mine for breakfast and often crumble bacon into the batter before cooking, or small bits of ham. You can also add your favorite vege to the batter.
For breakfast I serve with maple syrup...

I put a spin of my own on this recipe by using sweet potatoes or yams instead of regular potatoes. Add 2 tbls. of brown sugar instead of salt and pepper to the recipe. Boy are these ever good...