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Stuffed Potato Pancakes – Draniki Recipe

Stuffed Potato Pancakes - Draniki Recipe

4.7 from 21 reviews

These Stuffed Potato Pancakes, also known as Draniki, are a delightful combination of crispy potato goodness filled with savory ground meat. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying dinner, these pancakes are sure to impress your taste buds!

Ingredients

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Potato Mixture:

  • 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled (5 to 6 medium potatoes)
  • 1 medium onion, peeled
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sour cream, plus more to serve
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (or other cooking oil)

Meat Filling:

  • 1/2 lb ground pork (or ground chicken or turkey)
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potato Mixture: Grate the peeled Yukon Gold potatoes using the coarse side of a box grater. Remove excess liquid, grate the onion, mix with potatoes, add egg, flour, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Meat Filling: Combine ground meat with grated onion, salt, and pepper. Form small patties and set aside.
  3. Cook the Stuffed Potato Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, spoon potato mixture, top with meat patty, cover with more potato mixture. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Serve: Enjoy hot with a dollop of sour cream.

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Keywords: Stuffed Potato Pancakes, Draniki, Potato Recipe, Ground Meat, Breakfast, Dinner