Potato Pancakes Latkes A La Cohen Recipe

Experience the legendary latkes that made Mr. Cohen a Milwaukee icon! This recipe, originally featured in the Milwaukee Journal in 1973, delivers perfectly crisp, golden-brown potato pancakes. Using bread crumbs for extra crunch, this recipe is a family favorite and a must-try for Hanukkah or any occasion. Get ready for the best latkes you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 351.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potato Pancakes Latkes A La Cohen

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How to Make Potato Pancakes Latkes A La Cohen

  1. Cut the scrubbed, unpeeled potatoes and peeled onion into large chunks.
  2. Mince the garlic.
  3. Using a food processor with the shredding disk (or a blender with one egg added per batch, pulsing several times), shred the potatoes, onion, and garlic in batches.
  4. Transfer the shredded mixture to a large bowl and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Drain thoroughly.
  5. Add the eggs, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. The batter should be thick; add more bread crumbs if needed to hold its shape.
  6. Heat about 1/8 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 350°F).
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with a spatula.
  8. Cook until golden brown and crisp on the bottom (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes).
  9. As needed, add more oil to the skillet to maintain the 1/8 inch depth.
  10. Cook one latke, taste it, and adjust seasoning (salt) as desired.
  11. Preheat oven to 200°F. Line several loaf pans with double layers of paper towels.
  12. Stand the cooked latkes on end in the prepared loaf pans to keep them warm in the oven.
  13. Yields 20-30 latkes, depending on size. (Allow at least 4 per person.)
  14. Enjoy your delicious, crispy latkes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

16g

Carbs

11g