Perfect Potato Pancakes Recipe

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These savory pancakes use frozen potatoes and crispy bacon for a quick and satisfying meal. The use of bacon drippings for frying adds a rich, smoky depth to every bite.

Perfect Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

INGREDIENTS	AMOUNT
Frozen potatoes (hash browns)	4 cups
Bacon slices	5
Eggs, well beaten	2
Onion powder	1/2 teaspoon
Salt	1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper	1/2 teaspoon
Grated cheese (cheddar)	1/2 teaspoon

How To Make Perfect Potato Pancakes:

Step 1: Cook the Bacon: Place the 5 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is rendered and tender, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Step 2: Prep the Bacon: Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pan and break it into small pieces. Set the crumbled bacon aside, but keep the bacon drippings in the skillet to use for frying the pancakes.

Step 3: Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 4 cups frozen potatoes, 2 well-beaten eggs, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon and the 1/2 tsp grated cheese until the mixture is well combined.

Step 4: Portion the Pancakes: Divide the potato mixture into 8 equal parts. Shape them into small patties or mounds ready for frying.

Step 5: Fry: Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Fry the potato pancakes in batches, cooking for about 4 minutes per side until they are lightly browned, golden, and crispy.

Step 6: Serve: Serve the warm potato pancakes immediately. They pair wonderfully with a side of applesauce or a dollop of sour cream.

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