Recipe: Appetizing Nikki's Quickie Potato Pancakes

Nikki's Quickie Potato Pancakes.

You can have Nikki's Quickie Potato Pancakes using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Nikki's Quickie Potato Pancakes

1. It's 3 cup of shredded hash browns.
2. Prepare 2 1/2 tbsp of flour.
3. Prepare 2 of lightly beaten eggs.
4. You need 3 tbsp of melted butter.
5. Prepare 1 1/2 tsp of water.
6. Prepare 1 1/2 tsp of salt.
7. You need 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
8. You need 1 tbsp of bacon fat (if you're health conscious just double the veggie oil).
9. Prepare 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (i use extra sharp), optional.

Nikki's Quickie Potato Pancakes step by step

1. Put potatoes in strainer and drain THOROUGHLY! I use a potato masher to press down to remove as much liquid as possible..
2. Transfer potatoes to large bowl and add flour, eggs, melted butter, water, and salt. if you are using cheese, add that as well. mix well. i use a fork as it thoroughly combines the mixture..
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. gently drop mixture, 1/3 cup at a time, into oil. do not crowd..
4. Fry until golden brown on both sides and drain on paper towels..
5. Enjoy plain or top with sour cream, ketchup, bacon bits, or whatever else you prefer. enjoy!.