Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage
Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage deliver a crisp, golden exterior and a tender center wrapped around juicy Italian sausage. A touch of heat from cayenne balances creamy sour cream, sweet roasted red peppers, and fresh chives for contrast. Serve for a cozy breakfast or brunch when you want something hearty yet playful, with layers of texture in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Divide the sausage into 6 equal portions and press each one between plastic wrap into discs about 2 1/2 inches wide and about 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Grate the potatoes and place them in a large bowl of cold water. Stir the grated potatoes with your hand for a few seconds, then drain them in a strainer. Using your hands and/or a towel, squeeze out as much water as you can.
- 3
Move the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne, flour, and egg; mix well.
- 4
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. For each pancake, add about 3 tablespoons of the potato mixture to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium; place a sausage patty on each pancake, pressing it lightly into the surface. Spoon another heaping tablespoon of potato mixture over each sausage patty and spread it to cover. Flatten with a spoon or spatula.
- 5
Cook the first side until very well browned, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until browned, the sausage is no longer pink, and the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes more. Serve with diced roasted red peppers, sour cream, and fresh chives.
- Calories 243.64 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 9.26 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 23.36 g 8%
- Total Fat 13.02 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.87 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.11 mg High 21%
- Sodium 212.4 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.94 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 529.77 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 20.89 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 12.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 243.64 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Chives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 243.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage healthy?
- Potato Pancakes Filled with Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 243.64 calories and 9.26 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 212.4 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.87 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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