Crispy Potato Squares

Name: Crispy Potato Squares
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cooking oil (I use Canola); 6 medium potatoes, pared and shredded; 1 large onion, grated; 2 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup cooking oil (I use Canola)
6 medium potatoes, pared and shredded
1 large onion, grated
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2

Pour 3 T. oil into an 8 inch square pan and heat in preheated oven while preparing potatoes.
3

Drain potatoes and onions thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels, if necessary.
4

Mix potatoes and onion with egg yolks, flour, salt and pepper.
5

Beat egg whites until stiff but still moist peaks form; gently fold into potato mixture.
6

Remove pan from oven and spoon in potatoes; smooth top and drizzle with remaining tablespoon of oil on top.
7

Bake in oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender and crusty.
8

Serve hot.