Spuds

Idaho is known for their Spuds. My father in law bought us a 800 lb (it seems like it) bag of potatoes a couple of months ago. We have kept them in cold storage, but they started to sprout a couple of weeks ago. There are only sooo many ways to eat potatoes.

I remember my mother making potato pancakes when we were younger. I found a really yummy recipe online and we all really enjoyed a nice break from the standard; baked or mashed.

If you are looking for a way to use up some potatoes or just try something different, try this recipe.

POTATO LATKES

5 cups Russet potatoes shredded

1 med onion shredded

2 rounded TBSP flour

2 beaten eggs

dash of cayenne pepper for spice (add more or less)

Lots of salt and Pepper (cook and try one to see if needs more salt/pepper)

Peel potatoes and shred. Rinse potatoes and spread potatoes over kitchen towels. The dryer the potatoes the crispier they are. Roll kitchen towel up and squeeze out extra water from potatoes. Mix all ingredients together once potatoes have as much moisture out of them. Heat up vegetable oil in frying pan. Oil needs to be hot enough once you place the potatoes in the pan or it will just soak up grease and you will end up with a greasy cake. Form potato patties and place in hot oil. Fry on each side until crispy and light brown. Let rest on paper towel to soak up excess oil. Serve with ketchup or sour cream. Tastes best hot!