Bacon And Chive Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. (1 large) Russet (baking) potato
2 slices cooked lean bacon, crumbled fine
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives, or green part of scallion
2 Tbsp. olive oil
sour cream as an accompaniment, if desired

Preparation

Peel the potato, grate it coarse and press it between several thicknesses of paper towel to remove any excess moisture.