Swiss Cheese Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups peeled shredded potatoes
• 1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated onions
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until nice and smooth.

2. 2

   Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

3. 3

   Add flour and continue to mix well.

4. 4

   Stir in potatoes, swiss cheese, onion, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

5. 5

   In a large skillet heat butter and oil over a medium heat.

6. 6

   Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls and press lightly to flatten.

7. 7

   Fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes on each side.