Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)

Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups shredded potatoes
• 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, well beaten
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped and microwaved until soft
• 1 Tbsp. chives
• 2 Tbsp. canola oil

Directions:

1. Place potatoes in a paper towel, squeeze out moisture and place in mixing bowl.
2. Add flour, eggs, butter, onion, chives, salt and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into oil and flatten slightly. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
4. Top with sour cream and serve with applesauce.