Potato Latkes Pancakes Recipe

Name: Potato Latkes Pancakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated; Extra Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup matzo meal (or all-purpose flour); Apple; 1 medium yellow onion, grated; Vegetable oil, for frying

Crispy, golden-brown potato latkes – a Hanukkah tradition made with love! These delicious pancakes are also perfect for Passover (excluding the Seder). My grandmother's secret recipe delivers fluffy interiors and perfectly crisp exteriors. Serve them as a delightful side dish alongside your favorite winter vegetables or as a light supper. Easily adaptable – substitute all-purpose flour if you don't have matzo meal.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 358.7 kcal

Protein 17g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potato Latkes Pancakes

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
Extra Large Eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup matzo meal (or all-purpose flour)
Apple
1 medium yellow onion, grated
Vegetable oil, for frying

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How to Make Potato Latkes Pancakes

Peel and coarsely grate 2 pounds of potatoes.
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This step is crucial for crispy latkes!
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes with 1 medium yellow onion, also grated. Add 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup matzo meal (or all-purpose flour), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
For each latke, drop about 1/4 cup of potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly with a spatula.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Remove latkes from skillet and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or chives. Enjoy!