Hash Brown Potato Latkes

• 1 pound has browns, defrosted if frozen
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons canola oil or as needed

1. Mix all ingredients except the oil in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Working in batches, drop large spoonfuls of potato mixture into the oil; fry turning once, until golden brown on both side. Serve warm with apple sauce or sour cream.
2. Variations:
3. Use southwest-style hash browns. Serve with salsa.
4. Add 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella. Serve with marinara sauce.
5. Omit the onion and salt. Add 5 green onions, chopped; 3 ounces smoked salmon, chopped; 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled. Top with sour cream flavored with chopped dill and chives.
6. Add 1 1/4 ounce packet taco seasoning and 8 ounces shredded or diced cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa.
7. Omit the onion. add 1 cup chopped chives and 1/4 cup finely chopped dill. top with sour cream.

browns, onion, eggs, flour, baking powder, black pepper, salt, canola oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/hash-brown-potato-latkes-52433381 (may not work)