Confetti Potato Pancakes Recipes

PERFECT POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Peel and shred potatoes; place in a bowl of cold water. Line a colander with cheesecloth or paper towels. Drain potatoes into cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, salt and pepper., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil, about 3 in. apart. Press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. If desired, top with maple syrup or applesauce.

CONFETTI SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 11x7" or 9x13" pan and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion until tender, about five minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Add potatoes, onions, cheese, peppers, pimentos, salt and pepper, and 1/2 cup of the cracker crumbs.
• Pour potato mix into bowl, then top with remaining cracker crumbs. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbling.

CONFETTI POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Combine oil and spice in large (I mean LARGE) mixing bowl.
• 2. Add all ingredients into the bowl, stirring to coat all veggies with oil and spices.
• 3. You now have a choice in cooking methods:.
• a. You can dump all into a large skillet and fry on stove top until crispy and cooked through, or.
• b. You can pour the mixture into a baking pan (or I like to use my big cast iron skillet) and bake at 350 degrees for about 30-45 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes, then leaving alone so a crunchy top will form.
• Tip: shivasgirl's kids think this is Indian food, so she usually serves with pooris (a deep fried bread), but they have devoured this dish all by itself.
• Tip: You can add any veggies you want, but stick with the carrots, peas and potatoes as a base -- these even taste great if that is all you use!

POTATO PANCAKES I

Steps:

• Finely grate potatoes with onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
• Mix in egg, salt, and black pepper. Add enough flour to make mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
• Turn oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Drop two or three 1/4 cup mounds into hot oil, and flatten to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain, and keep warm in low oven until serving time. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.

CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• Finely grate potatoes; drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well. , In a large skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.