Potato Pancakes

By GmaJan12

You can Frezze and heat up in the future

Ingredients

• 4 medium uncooked baking potatoes
• 1/2 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup canola oil

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and grate potatoes; drain on paper towels. Squeeze dry and set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and flour until smooth. Stir in the egg, cream, onion salt and cayenne until blended. Stir in potatoes and cheese.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Fry for about 5 minutes on each side or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Arrange patties in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze overnight or until thoroughly frozen. Place in a resealable plastic bag. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
To use frozen potato pancakes: Place frozen pancakes on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 16 pancakes.