This twist on classic comfort food can be modified any way you like.
Place an oven-safe wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
Shred potatoes on the largest holes of a box grater; place in a large bowl.
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Add cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
Let soak at room temperature for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain the potatoes in a large fine-mesh strainer; rinse under cold running water.
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Place the drained potatoes in the center of a large kitchen towel.
Reserve 1 tablespoon scallions for garnish; add the remaining scallions to the potatoes.
Gather the sides of the towel and thoroughly squeeze over the sink to extract as much liquid as possible.
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Return the mixture to the large bowl.
Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
(Adjust heat, as needed, to prevent burning.)
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Transfer the pancakes to the prepared wire rack; keep warm in the oven.
Repeat with the remaining oil and potato mixture, stirring the mixture between batches.
Sprinkle the pancakes with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; top with sour cream.
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Sprinkle with Cheddar, bacon and the reserved scallions.
Or if youre making these pancakes for brunch, add one of ouregg recipes.
These additions will help make for a filling, satisfying meal.
Everything but the bacon is vegetarian-friendly in this recipe, so simply leave that out if youre eating meat-free.
Youll still end up with a tasty pancake without the pork.
One option is to make the potato pancakes the night before you plan to serve them.
It’s always a good idea to mark the bags with a use-by date.
They’ll stay good in the freezer for up to three months.
Instead of sour cream, you could use whipped cream cheese or creme fraiche.
Fruit toppings provide a perfect sweet or tart complement, depending on what you like.
Thin slices of salmon with a few capers and thin slivers of sweet onion make a delicious savory topping.
If you like a little heat, try a creamy horseradish sauce or a drizzle of hot sauce.
If hearty is what youre after, try these withmushroom sauceor apoached egg.
When soaking potatoes, its important to use cold water, as hot water will activate the starch.
Once the potatoes are soaked, rinse and pat them dry well.
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