How To Make Potato Pancakes

Need to know how to make potato pancakes? Potato pancakes are a delicious German specialty, and learning how to make potato pancakes is delightfully easy. These tasty treats are a nice change from a traditional sweet pancake, and though they are good for breakfast, they also can be used as a great side dish for meals. The best thing about this recipe is that it serves as a great way to reuse leftovers. Everyone always has extra mashed potatoes after a large meal, and this is a perfect way to prevent waste without having to eat the same old thing night after night.

To make potato pancakes you will need:

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup flour
• Cooking oil
• Sour cream
• Chives

1. Combine leftover potatoes, egg, flour, onions, and milk in a mixing bowl. Blend all ingredients evenly with a wire whisk or using your electric mixer on medium speed.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Ladle mixture into pan, and press down with spatula to flatten.
5. Cook pancakes for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the pancake over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat process until all the pancakes are cooked.
6. If necessary, keep warm in oven at a low temperature (about 200 degrees) while the pancakes are finishing.
   
7. Serve immediately. Top with a tablespoon of sour cream and garnish with chives. Try this as a side dish with pork chops and apple sauce.