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Mexican Potato Pancakes

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 10
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium russet potatoes around 250 g each
  • 1 jalapeƱo pepper
  • 1 ear of corn or 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1 bell pepper I used 1/2 red and 1/2 green
  • 1/4 sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 TBSP melted butter
  • 1/2 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 TBSP vegetable oil
  • 1 TSP cayenne pepper
  • 1 TSP salt
  • 1/2 TSP pepper
  • Chopped cilantro for sprinkling on top

Instructions
 

  • Shred potatoes by hand or with a food processor. Squeeze out excess water and place in a large bowl.
  • Chop the peppers and sweet onion. If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cob. Place in the potato bowl.
  • Add in flour, melted butter, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Toss to combine evenly.
  • Form 10 potato patties by hand, cupping together so that the mixture sticks together pretty well.
  • Heat 1 TBSP of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 5 of the pancakes in the pan, moderately flattening them with a spatula. Cook until lightly browned on each side, then place on a paper towel lined plate to drain any excess oil. Repeat this process for the remaining 5 pancakes.
  • To make the avocado cream: Mash the avocado. Fold it into a bowl with the salsa and sour cream, mixing together well.
  • Once the pancakes are ready, place on a serving dish. Top each one with a large dollop of avocado cream. Chop some cilantro to taste, and sprinkle on top of the pancakes. Serve while they're warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 14mgFiber: 5g
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