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Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes
This simple Gluten-Free Potato Pancake recipe is gluten-free with only 4 ingredients - red potatoes, onions, eggs, and salt. It makes a large batch, using a 5-lb bag of potatoes which is great for feeding a crowd. Be sure to check out the other #FoodieMamas breakfast and brunch potato recipes below!
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Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes
Potatoes are the #FoodieMamas ingredient for November.
I created a simple, gluten-free Potato Pancake recipe with only 4 ingredients - not including yummy condiments!
I love to top these Potato Pancakes with Greek yogurt, applesauce, maybe a little Parmesan cheese, and garnish with chives.
Potatoes are one of my favorite foods because they are so versatile and can be made into many delicious recipes.
I believe this is my first savory recipe on the blog, not counting my No-Knead Bread recipes (No-Knead Bread, No-Knead Oatmeal Bread & No-Knead Flaxseed Bread).
Ingredients
- A 5-pound bag of red potatoes, peeled, cubed then shredded
- 2-2-¼ cups (4 medium onions) yellow onions, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of ½ a lemon)
- 5 tablespoons butter and olive oil for frying, see notes
- 1-2 tablespoons kosher salt, see notes in the recipe card at the end of the post
Suggested Toppings For Serving
- kosher salt, amount to taste
- fresh ground pepper, amount to taste
- Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream, amount to taste, see notes
- Organic applesauce, amount to taste
- Organic ketchup, amount to taste
- Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved, amount to taste
- fresh chives, chopped, amount to taste
Kitchen Tools
- large colander
- measuring spoons and cups
- 2-cup wet measure
- mixing bowl(s)
- large skillet
- splatter cover for frying
- chef's knife
- food processor
- cheese grater
- spatula
- paper towels
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Here is a collage showing the process of making Potato Pancakes (GF):
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Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes
Yield:
28 pancakes
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Total Time:
33 minutes
This simple Potato Pancake recipe is gluten-free with only 4 ingredients – red potatoes, onions, eggs, and salt. It makes a large batch, using a 5-lb bag of potatoes which is great for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- A 5-pound bag of red potatoes, peeled, cubed then shredded
- 2-2-¼ cups (4 medium onions) yellow onions, chopped
- 5 large eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of ½ a lemon)
- 5 tablespoons butter and olive oil for frying, see notes
- 1-2 tablespoons kosher salt, see notes
Suggested Toppings for serving
- kosher salt, amount to taste
- fresh ground pepper, amount to taste
- Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream, amount to taste, see notes
- Organic applesauce, amount to taste
- Organic ketchup, amount to taste
- Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved, amount to taste
- fresh chives, chopped, amount to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions and shred the washed, cubed potatoes (cut in 1-½ size pieces, to fit in the food processor chute. For a large number of potatoes like this, the fastest method is to use a food processor (instead of a grater) with a shredding attachment. You can drain any moisture from shredded potatoes and pat dry with paper towels or a dish towel, I prefer to put the shredded potatoes in a colander with a bowl underneath allowing them to drain, you will see a lot of water drain. Getting any excess moisture out is important. Sprinkle lemon juice onto shredded potatoes to prevent browning.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl, add chopped onion and eggs to the shredded potatoes. Sprinkle salt. Mix until all ingredients are combined evenly. To get more moisture out, I transfer back to the colander with a bowl underneath to allow it to drain while scooping batches to fry in the pan.
- Use ¼ cup measure for scooping potato mixture. Preheat the pan with 1 tablespoon of butter and a drizzle of olive oil to start (I add more butter and olive oil, as needed). Carefully, flatten slightly with a spatula and cook the pancakes for 4 mins on medium heat. Cover it with a lid or a splatter cover. Flip over when golden browned and cook an additional 4 minutes covered - I set a timer on my phone so they don't burn, you may have to lower the heat from medium-high to medium if the pan gets too hot. My pan will fit 4 at a time, when each set is done, I pile them on a plate. This process can go faster if you have a griddle surface to cook them on. I can get 28-32 pancakes depending on how generous the ¼ cup scoops are. When they are done, season with salt and pepper to taste, serve with chopped chives over Greek yogurt or sour cream and applesauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Kosher salt: I use 1 tablespoon to keep the salt content low and add more later but you may want more salt for more flavor
- Greek yogurt: Non-fat or full-fat, the plain flavor tastes just like sour cream and it's healthier!
- Unsalted Butter: You can use butter or for a vegan option use canola oil, light olive oil, or coconut oil, I use butter in combination with a drizzle of olive oil
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 28 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 503mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
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Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
These sound so good! i have fond memories of my Polish grandmother making us potato pancakes every Christmas (with applesauce, of course). Delish!
Sara says
Hello Blair, yes, I love the applesauce, it counteracts the saltiness very well and it's definitely Fall-appropriate comfort food, thank you for commenting!
Derek says
Wow, these looks so good Sara. Great recipe! Now I'm hungry!
Deepika@EasyBabyMeals says
I loved this recipe. Planning to make it soon. :).Yum
Sara says
Thank you Deepika! This was so much fun, can't wait to see what everyone comes up with next month!
Linda Lara says
Yummmm! Some new ways to use versatile potatoes - all the recipes look great!
Sara says
Thank you Linda!
Dani @ House in Tillford says
Simple but delicious! These would make great canapes too
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
I have a bunch of potatoes feeling loveless as they sit isolated in my dark pantry. And then I saw this. . .and shouted Eureka. What a great way to transform those lonely potatoes into something delicious. And I love the idea of topping them with Greek yogurt. . .or applesauce. . .or both. 🙂
Sara says
Hi Lynn, yes, the last time I made these, I got 3 days of potato pancakes and I eat at least 4 in one sitting. They keep well in the refrigerator with a heat up in the oven, to crisp them up again 🙂
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
YES!!!!!! YUM!!!!!!
You know any recipe that has shredded potato in is going to be a winner!
Sara says
Thank you Claire!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
These would make sure a great snack for the kids! Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays, I hope you are having a great week!
Sara says
Thank you Lauren! I love FFF!