Our Favorite Latkes - 7 recipes
Latkes are a big part of Hanukkah celebrations. The potato pancakes can be enjoyed plain or topped with sour cream or applesauce. Try a traditional recipe, or step out with an adventurous variation!
Top Recipe
Bubbe's Latkes
By blum099
Details
Servings 18
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 40
- 5 large potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to your taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup white flour or matzo meal
- vegetable or olive oil, for frying
Bubbe's latkes are flavored simply with onion, salt and pepper, and are mixed with matzo meal to crisp up nicely wh...
Top rated Hanukkah Latkes recipes
Sweet Potato Latkes
By jeknudson
Sweet potato latkes make for a irresistible appetizer any time or for an alternative to traditional latkes for your...
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated, about 2-pounds
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and coarsely grated, about 1-pound
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons Panko Japanese breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- applesauce, for serving to taste
Modernist Latkes
By blum099
Rather than traditional shredded potato, these modernist latkes are made by freezing potato purée, then dredging p...
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup thinly-sliced chives
- salt, to taste
- 1 egg
- 1 cup potato starch
- 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- canola oil, for frying
Adam & Maxine's Famous Latkes
By á-3151
Russets are ideal for latkes because of their high starch content that helps to bind the pancakes, which leads to a...
- 3 pounds large russet potatoes, about 4 to 6 potatoes
- 2 medium Vidalia onions, yellow or brown
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fine plain dried breadcrumbs
- 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons schmaltz chicken fat, plus more for frying
- 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- applesauce for serving, to taste
- sour cream for serving, to taste
Oven-Fried Potato Latkes
By Venzie
Potato latkes are a favorite comfort food, and when cooked in the oven, their crispy goodness is a lighter way to e...
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scant teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil, divided
Bisquick® Potato Pancakes
By á-174535
Impress your friends with these simple and delicious pan-fried potato pancakes made with shredded hash brown potato...
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (20 oounce) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
- 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced or onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Apple Latkes
By Kitchenbee
Apple Latkes are a sweet alternative to your typical Hanukkah latkes and they make a scrumptious addition to any fe...
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus 1/3 cup low-fat milk or 2/3 cup natural plain yogurt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 2 apples, about 1/2-pound, about 1 cup grated apples
- vegetable oil, for frying
- maple syrup or confectioners’ sugar and ground cinnamon for serving
Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes
By á-174535
Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes are a great twist on the a traditional dish
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded, about 1-pound
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- sliced pecans, if desired
Killer Potato Latkes
By mahto
You won't be able to stop eating these golden brown latkes especially when they are served with all your favorite t...
- 1-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- sea salt to taste
- 2-pounds baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
- applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe, and dill sprigs, to taste for serving
Boxty, Irish Potato Pancakes, with Bangers in a Guinness Mushroom and Onion Gravy
By Booper-2
Traditional Irish bangers and mash with a delicious Guinness mushroom and onion gravy make a delicious and hearty t...
- BANGERS, MASH, AND GRAVY:
- 1-pound linked sausage of your choice or Irish or English bangers if you can get them
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) package of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness or 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- BOXTY:
- 1 cup potato, grated
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- salt and pepper to taste
- butter or oil for frying
Sweet Potato-Apple Latkes
By á-174535
These latkes are sweeter than traditional potato latkes, but they're still the same crispy Hanukkah treat best serv...
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
- 2 small tart apples, peeled
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch freshly ground pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- canola oil for frying
Potato Latkas
By LisaRich
This Potato Latka recipe is perfect to serve to your family and friends during Hanukkah, but this recipe is so deli...
- 6 medium-sized potatoes, grated
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra as needed
- 1/4 cup of butter, plus extra as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
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