Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Pancakes

Try these delicious bacon and blue cheese potato pancakes for a unique and mouthwatering twist on traditional pancakes. The combination of crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and tender potatoes creates a savory flavor that will satisfy any breakfast or brunch craving. Serve these fluffy pancakes with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chives for the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and grated
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• Sour cream, for serving
• Fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, bacon, blue cheese, flour, green onions, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot skillet, pressing it down gently with a spatula to form a pancake shape. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, making sure to leave space between each pancake.
4. Cook the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
5. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
6. Serve the bacon and blue cheese potato pancakes hot with sour cream and garnish with fresh chives.

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