Stuffed Potato Pancakes – Draniki Recipe
These Stuffed Potato Pancakes, also known as Draniki, are a delicious and hearty dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these pancakes are filled with a savory ground meat mixture that adds a flavorful twist to a classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 stuffed potato pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Grate the peeled Yukon Gold potatoes and onion. Remove excess liquid from potatoes. Mix with egg, flour, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Meat Filling: Combine ground meat with reserved grated onion, salt, and pepper. Form small patties.
- 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.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato pancake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Stuffed Potato Pancakes, Draniki, Potato and Meat Pancakes, Russian Breakfast Recipe
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