These Cheesy Potato Pancakes are filled with sharp cheddar cheese and diced green chiles for added flavor. Serve them crisp and warm with a dollop of sour cream as an appetizer or a side dish at any meal.
Cheesy Potato Pancakes Recipe
These potato pancakes are the spicy cousin to classic latkes. Classic latkes typically don't include cheese, or chiles and they often use matzo meal or breadcrumbs as a binder in place of the all purpose flour as in this recipe. That being said, never say never, it's always up to the cook's discretion and they're very much alike. Potato cakes on the other hand, are often made with mashed potatoes, and we love them, too. All are incredibly delicious, and a welcome sight on our table any time of year.
How to Make the Best Cheesy Potato Pancakes Recipe
- Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Cheesy Potato Pancakes: Shredded potatoes, onion, all purpose flour, diced green chiles, large eggs, chives, garlic salt, black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese and vegetable oil for frying. For the topping you'll need sour cream and dry Ranch salad dressing mix. Whisk together in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
- To make the most crispy potato pancakes, the shredded potatoes need to be squeezed dry to remove any excess liquid.
- Place both the shredded potato and the onion in a lint free kitchen towel and squeeze. This should be done separately, for the best result.
- You can make these any size you like. Should you choose to make them larger, the cooking time will also need adjusting.
- I use sharp cheddar cheese in these potato pancakes but colby jack, colby or any other variety of cheese that you enjoy is perfectly fine in the same amount.
- This recipe includes a ranch seasoned sour cream for the topping. It is best made in advance to give the flavors time to marry. That alone makes it perfect for make ahead preparation.
- Frozen or refrigerated hash browns can be used and the same rule applies. Remove as much moisture as possible for the crispiest potato pancakes.
- When frying in batches, preheat the oven to 200°F and place cooked potato pancakes into the oven on a sheet pan in a single layer to keep warm.
Other Southern Style Potato Recipes to Make
Whether you're looking to add the loveable spud to breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, there's no shortage of recipes to do so. Other potato recipes to add to your must-make recipe file:
- Loaded Potato Cakes made with mashed potatoes.
- Nested Potato Skins are made in a muffin pan.
- Loaded Mashed Potato Spring Rolls are perfect for game day and holiday parties.
- Sour Cream and Onion Smashed Potato Casserole is always a winning side dish to make.
- Potato Latkes from Food and Wine Magazine.
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Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz container sour cream
- 1 1.0 oz package Ranch salad dressing and dip mix
- 3 cups shredded potatoes squeezed dry
- 1 medium onion shredded, squeezed dry
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles well drained
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar or colby jack cheese
- ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying additional as needed
- chives or green onion for garnishing
Instructions
- Whisk together sour cream and dry salad dressing mix. Cover and chill until serving. (This should be done several hours in advance or overnight)
- Place shredded potatoes and grated onion in a lint free kitchen towel and squeeze dry. (Preferably, separately)
- Add to a medium size mixing bowl with flour, green chiles, eggs, chives, garlic salt, pepper and shredded cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Over medium high heat, drizzle a nonstick griddle or frying pan with 2 tablespoons oil. Drop potato mixture using a small scoop or a tablespoon into hot oil, spreading when necessary. (About 1 ½ Tbsp)
- Cook potato pancakes in batches, for 1 ½-2 minutes per side or until crispy and golden.
- Serve immediately topped with a dollop of ranch sour cream and garnished with chives.
My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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