Crispy Potato Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups Russet Potatoes shredded
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Yellow Onion thin strips
- 1 cup Green Bell Pepper thin slices
- ½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs seasoned
- ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- Sour Cream for dipping
- Green Onions chopped, for sour cream
Instructions
- Shred potatoes, rinse out starch by running under water and massaging until water runs clear.
- Use a cheesecloth to dry potatoes of as much moisture as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, baking soda, seasonings, cheese, onion, bell pepper, and potatoes.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly with hands.
- Bring a large sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add in olive oil and wait for it to shimmer.
- Scoop a ¼ cup of mix into pan and flatten the mound with a spatula.
- Cook each side 2-3 minutes until crispy and remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream and green onions for dipping.
- Enjoy!