How to Make Bacon Potato Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life as comforting and satisfying as a plate of golden, crispy potato pancakes. And when you add crispy, salty bacon to the mix, the result is a breakfast dish that is simply irresistible. Bacon potato pancakes are the perfect way to start your day, whether you're cooking up a special weekend brunch or just looking for a delicious and hearty weekday breakfast.

What makes these bacon potato pancakes so special is the combination of tender, shredded potatoes, sav...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; let cool and crumble. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Combine crumbled bacon, potatoes, flour, eggs, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil about 1/4-inch deep into skillet with bacon drippings and place over medium heat; heat until the oil and bacon drippings shimmer.
  • Gently drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoon into hot oil and flatten potatoes into small patties about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 675mg