Butternut Squash Pancakes

Butternut squash adds a sweet flavor to these potato pancakes. They’re delicious served with applesauce.

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Butternut squash adds a sweet flavor to these potato pancakes. They’re delicious served with applesauce.

Servings
20

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and grated butternut squash (1 lb. squash)
  • 2 cups grated potato (about 2 medium)
  • 1 medium red onion, grated (1/2 cup)
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. dried sage
  • 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3 Tbs. unbleached white flour

Preparation

Place squash, potatoes and onion into a colander. Add 2 teaspoons salt, mix and let drain over sink, about 15 minutes. Press vegetables several times to extract water.

Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl. Add garlic, sage, nutmeg and egg and mix thoroughly. Add flour and season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.

Heat about 1/8-inch oil in heavy-bottomed large skillet. Using a heaping tablespoon, drop pancakes into oil; press down with a spatula to flatten and ensure even cooking. Cook 1 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove to platter and keep warm. Cook remaining batter adding more oil to pan when necessary.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 37
  • Carbohydrate Content 7 g
  • Cholesterol Content 11 mg
  • Fat Content 1 g
  • Fiber Content 2 g
  • Protein Content 1 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 218 mg
  • Sugar Content 0 g