Step 1: Cook the Bacon
Place the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until tender and crispy, about 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
Step 2: Prep the Bacon
Remove the cooked bacon and crumble it into small pieces. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet to fry the pancakes later.
Step 3: Make the Pancake Mixture
In a large bowl, mix the frozen potatoes, beaten eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the crumbled bacon and grated cheese until everything is well combined.
Step 4: Shape the Pancakes
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small patty.
Step 5: Fry
Heat the reserved bacon drippings over medium heat. Fry the potato pancakes in batches for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Serve
Serve immediately while warm. They’re delicious with applesauce or a spoonful of sour cream on the side.
