Kartoffelpuffer

based on the recipe from RecipeZaar
serves 2 to 5 depending on size

ingredients

• 6 medium Potatoes, scrubbed and grated
• 1 medium Onion, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup Flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• Cooking Oil or Bacon Fat (definitely use the bacon fat)

instructions

1. Combine the potatoes, onions, garlic, eggs, flour and salt.
   
2. In an electric frying pan (350) or a frying pan over medium heat (we used a cast iron pan), add 2 tbsp oil or fat per batch.
   
3. Using a 1/3 cup, scoop the mixture and spread into a flat circle on the pan. Flatten out a but to about a 5-inch diameter cake.
   
4. Fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
   
5. Transfer cakes to a warm plate or keep warm in the oven. Best served immediately.