Mom's Potato Latkes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Latkes (potato pancakes) are a must have at Hanukkah, but really are wonderful any time of year! This is my mother's recipe, which is honestly the best latke I've had. I usually end up having to make a second batch because they disappear so quickly. I've tried other recipes and always return to these. Lovely topped with sour cream or applesauce.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mom's Potato Latkes

Ingredients

3 cups shredded potato

¼ cup grated onion

2 eggs

beaten

6 saltine crackers

or as needed

crushed

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup vegetable oil

or as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Mix potato onion eggs crackers salt and pepper together in a large bowl.

Step 2

Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to fill about 1/2-inch deep; heat over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture first pressing potato mixture against the side of the bowl to remove excess liquid into the hot oil; slightly flatten the latkes into the oil with the back of your spoon so they are evenly thick.

Step 4

Cook in hot oil until browned and crisp 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain latkes on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Potato Latkes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 389.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6g 12%

Carbohydrates: 24.7g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 30.4g 47%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 93mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 124.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 23.7mg 40%

Folate: 38.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 33.5mg 3%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 32mg 11%

Potassium: 546.9mg 15%

Sodium: 672.1mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 273.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.