German potato pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer or Reibekuchen, are a cherished comfort food. Here’s a recipe for German potato pancakes that your granddaddy would love:

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Sour cream or applesauce, for serving