Crispy Potato Pancakes with Cottage Cheese
Shredded potato pancakes, golden and crispy on the outside, with a fluffy center. Serve with cold cottage cheese for a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp flour
- ½ small onion
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- 1
Shred the potato and onion on a box grater, then squeeze out excess liquid with paper towels.
- 2
Mix shredded potato and onion with egg, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into the skillet, flatten with a spatula, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 5
Transfer pancakes to a plate and serve hot with cottage cheese on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- box grater
- large skillet (10–12 inches)
- spatula
- paper towels
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