German Potato Pancakes

1 ½ lb red new potatoes, peeled 1 tsp salt

1 med onion ¼ tsp pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten 3 Tbsp oil

2 Tbsp flour

• Coarsely grate potatoes and onion into a colander in the sink; squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then transfer to large bowl. Mix in egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
• Heat oil in skillet over med heat; drop ¼ c mounds of potato mixture into skillet; press lightly with spatula to flatten; cook until golden (5-6 mins per side).
• Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain; serve with warm, chunky spiced applesauce
• Can be made ahead—just reheat on cookie sheet in 400 oven.