Sunday, November 10, 2013

Potato Pancakes

Speaking of creamed potatoes, I am also a big fan of Potato Pancakes (recipe follows). The tender brown crust is absolutely divine. Using this recipe as a follow on to the Creamed Potato Casserole (click for recipe) is a perfect example of cook once, but eat two or more times. Since the pancakes have to be made from cold creamed potatoes, simply make enough creamed potatoes the first time. Besides, creamed potatoes will easily keep three to four days in the refrigerator if kept in a sealed container.

Here is my recipe:
4 large red potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water or enough to cover cubes potatoes
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream, at room temperature

Here is how I make these pancakes:
1. Place pealed, cubed potatoes in large sauce pan. Cover with water, about  2 to 3 cups. Add butter. Turn heat to medium high; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.

2. Boil for 25 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are very soft. Remove from heat and drain. Add room temperature heavy cream; using an electric hand mixer, whip potatoes until creamed.

3. Place creamed potatoes in refrigerator until chilled completely, usually four hours to overnight.

4. To make pancakes, shape 1/4 cup chilled creamed potatoes into a thin pancake. Place pancake into a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to cook about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a wide spatula, flip the pancake and cook another 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Repeat process until all pancakes are cooked.

Author's Notes:

1. Number of pancakes you can cook at one time depends on size of pan and the skill level of the person cooking the pancakes.

2. Work quickly, leaving uncooked pancakes in refrigerator until ready to be put into the skillet.

Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 133 calories, 50 calories from fat, 5.6 g total fat, 17.8 mg cholesterol, 10.3 mg sodium, 569 mg potassium, 19.5 g carbohydrates, 1.3 g fiber, 1 sugar, 2.2  protein.

Recipe Type: and Grains, Brunch, Corn Free, Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Potatoes, Side Dish, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegetarian

Author: Dr. Jacquelyn P. Horne

Copyright: 2013
Potato Pancakes

Speaking of creamed potatoes, I am also a big fan of Potato Pancakes (recipe follows). The tender brown crust is absolutely divine. Using this recipe as a follow on to the Creamed Potato Casserole is a perfect example of cook once, but eat two or more times. Since the pancakes have to be made from cold creamed potatoes, simply make enough creamed potatoes the first time. Besides, creamed potatoes will easily keep three to four days in the refrigerator if kept in a sealed container.
Here is my recipe:
4 large red potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water or enough to cover cubes potatoes
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream, at room temperature

Here is how I make these pancakes:
1. Place pealed, cubed potatoes in large sauce pan. Cover with water, about  2 to 3 cups. Add butter. Turn heat to medium high; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.

2. Boil for 25 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are very soft. Remove from heat and drain. Add room temperature heavy cream; using an electric hand mixer, whip potatoes until creamed.

3. Place creamed potatoes in refrigerator until chilled completely, usually four hours to overnight.

4. To make pancakes, shape 1/4 cup chilled creamed potatoes into a thin pancake. Place pancake into a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to cook about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a wide spatula, flip the pancake and cook another 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Repeat process until all pancakes are cooked.

Author's Notes:

1. Number of pancakes you can cook at one time depends on size of pan and the skill level of the person cooking the pancakes.

2. Work quickly, leaving uncooked pancakes in refrigerator until ready to be put into the skillet.

Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 133 calories, 50 calories from fat, 5.6 g total fat, 17.8 mg cholesterol, 10.3 mg sodium, 569 mg potassium, 19.5 g carbohydrates, 1.3 g fiber, 1 sugar, 2.2  protein.

Author: Dr. Jacquelyn P. Horne
Copyright: 2013


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