Spoon Simple
Kartoffelpuffer
Crispy golden potato pancakes with a tender center — served sweet with applesauce or savory with smoked salmon and sour cream. A beloved German comfort food.
Prep 20 min
Cook 20 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Potato batter
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Step 2 — Serve
- Applesauce (sweet version)
- Smoked salmon and sour cream (savory version)
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- 1
Grate the potatoes
Grate potatoes and onion on the fine side of a box grater. Squeeze out excess liquid in a clean towel. Mix with eggs, flour, salt, and nutmeg.
- 2
Fry until golden
Heat ¼ inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter, flatten slightly. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Serve
Serve immediately — sweet with applesauce, or savory with smoked salmon, sour cream, and dill.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 6g protein · 38g carbs · 12g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
