Potato Pancakes with Canadian Bacon

Potato Pancakes with Canadian Bacon

Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission 10 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • Applesauce and Canadian bacon
Ingredients
10 largeĀ® ldaho potatoes (10-11 oz. ea.), peeled
2 carrots
1 onion
2 oz. melted butter
3 eggs
1 c. flour
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white ground pepper
1 tsp. baking powder
Optional: fresh chopped chives, bacon bits

Directions:

1. Grind potatoes, carrots and onion through a medium blade in meat chopper. Drain. Add remaining ingredients: mix well.

2. In shallow pan, bake small patties approximately 1/2" thick in hot oil or Crisco. Turn. Cook until potatoes are cooked and golden brown.

3. Serve with applesauce and 3 slices of grilled Canadian bacon. Parsley for garnish.

* Recipe courtesy of Beat Richei, Chef, Westin Hotel,

Detroit, MI