Flawless Potato Pancakes Recipe
This recipe features frozen hash browns mixed with bacon, eggs, cheese, and seasonings, then fried in bacon drippings until golden and crispy.
Perfect Potato Pancakes
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Frozen hash browns | 4 cups |
| Bacon | 5 slices |
| Onion powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Black pepper | ½ teaspoon |
| Eggs, beaten | 2 |
| Grated cheese (e.g., Cheddar) | ½ teaspoon |
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
Step 2: Reserve Drippings and Crumble Bacon
Remove the cooked bacon and crumble it into small pieces. Keep the bacon drippings in the pan for frying the pancakes.
Step 3: Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, beaten eggs, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon and grated cheese until evenly mixed.
Step 4: Shape and Fry Pancakes
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each into a pancake. Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Fry the pancakes for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 5: Serve
Serve the potato pancakes immediately and enjoy while hot!
