Potato Pancakes with Sausages and Sauerkraut
Crispy golden potato pancakes served with juicy sausages and tangy sauerkraut, topped with fresh onion rings and a dollop of mustard. A hearty, comforting meal that's surprisingly simple to make.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 links sausages
- 2 cups sauerkraut
Instructions
- 1
Grate the potatoes and onion coarsely. Squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the grated potato-onion mixture with egg, flour, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture, flattening into pancakes.
- 4
Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil if needed.
- 5
In the same skillet, cook the sausages over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 6
Warm the sauerkraut in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- 7
Serve the potato pancakes with sausages and sauerkraut on the side. Top with fresh onion rings and a dollop of mustard if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- box grater
- large skillet
- small saucepan
- clean kitchen towel
- mixing bowl
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