Baked Sweet Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated

1/2 onion, chopped

2 eggs, lightly beaten

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

creme fraiche*, for garnish

4 tablespoons chives*, chopped for garnish

*optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
2. Place grated potatoes, onion, egg, flour and baking powder in a large bowl. 
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir thoroughly until well blended.
4. Place a rounded spoonfuls of potato mixture evenly separated on the greased cookie sheet.
5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. 
6. Flip potato pancakes with a spatula. 
7. Bake on the other side for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Serve garnished with creme fraiche and chives sprinkled on top.