SWISS CHEESE POTATO PANCAKES

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Years ago, when I was searching for just the right thing to perk up a meal, my neighbor suggested these pancakes. They did the trick! Golden brown, crisp and cheesy, they make a deliciously different dish any time of day. -Ferne Moe, Northbrook, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 16 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in the potatoes, Swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into butter and oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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