Apple Roasted Kielbasa and Potato Pancakes

Apple Roasted Kielbasa

2 lbs Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage
3-4 apples, peeled and quartered
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar

Cut the sausage into serving sized pieces and poke the skins with a fork in a few places. Put in a large roasting pan with the apples and onions. Pour the juice over all and sprinkle the apples with brown sugar. Bake at 350^ until sausage is hot and apples are tender.



Potato Pancakes

2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded with all the moisture squeezed out
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use olive oil)


In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

The original recipe (from Fannie Farmer) called for 2 tbsp heavy cream beat in with the eggs, but it is fine without that! John will stand in the kitchen and try to eat these as they come out ot the pan! I have to smack his hand and chase him out of the room! I love these with applesauce and sour cream.