Bacon And Sage Potato Pancakes

This is a great alternative to your traditional side dishes and kids will love them!!

In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat , cook bacon until crispy.

Once cooked remove to a paper towel lined plate.

Discard bacon fat and fill the skillet 1 / 4 inch of vegetable oil and preheat.

Meanwhile , place potatoes , garlic , sage , eggs , flour , salt , pepper and bacon in large bowl.

Mix until thoroughly combined.

Once the oil is preheated , working in batches , measure out 1 / 2 cup potatoes and carefully place into the oil one at a time.

Using a spatula , press down on the potatoes until they flatten to about 3 inches in diameter.

Cook pancakes until crispy and nicely browned.

Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

You can place them on a cookie sheet and keep them warm in a preheated 275 degree oven while remaining pancakes cook.

bacon, shredded hash brown potatoes, garlic cloves, sage, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, vegetable oil