Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) are one of the most popular dishes in Polish cuisine and can be cooked in several ways. They are a great side dish for any meal and on their own as a snack or breakfast.
Potato pancakes are a delicious side dish or snack that can be enjoyed with the toppings of your choice. The traditional Polish potato pancake, called Placki Ziemniaczane, is usually served with sour cream and apple sauce on the side. This low-fat recipe comes together in one bowl and will feed four people.
Potato pancakes are made from grated potatoes, flour, onions, and salt. They are fried in oil or butter until golden brown and crispy. The trick is to make sure the potatoes are properly drained of their liquid before you start to mix them with other ingredients. These potato pancakes are very similar to latkes.
Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)
Ingredients
- 13 lbs. or 1 ¾ gal Potato frozen hash browns
- 1 qt Jack cheese shredded
- 1¼ cup Green onion chopped
- ½ cup Onion chopped
- 1¼ cup Whole eggs
- 2½ tbsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Salt
- ¼ tbsp Ground white pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Thaw hash browns and mix with jack cheese.
- Add cheese, green onions, and fresh onions to potato; mix well.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to egg; stir to blend.
- Add egg mixture to potatoes; stir lightly to combine all ingredients.
- Lightly spray each steam table pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Shape potato mixture into 4-ounce balls. Place balls in rows of 3×5 on each pan. Flatten into 4×1/2-inch thick cakes; lightly spray tops with non-stick cooking spray.
- Using a convection oven, bake 30 to 35 minutes at 375 F. oven on high fan, open vent or until well browned. CCP: Internal temperature must reach 145 F. or higher for 15 seconds. Hold at 140 F. or higher for service.