Crunchy Sweet Potato Pancakes

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a traditional Jewish dish often served during Hanukkah. This version features Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes and parsley.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 ⅓ cups Bruce's® Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, drained
• 2 large eggs, beaten well
• ½ white onion, grated
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled, grated
• Peanut oil, for frying
• Dairy sour cream, for serving
• Applesauce, for serving

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl (using a hand beater) whip the Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes until creamy.

Step 2

Add the eggs, parsley, flour, salt, pepper and onion; stir well to combine.

Step 3

Press all the excess moisture out of the grated Russet potatoes and add to sweet potato mixture. Stir ingredients to blend well.

Step 4

Heat peanut oil to 375 degrees F in an electric skillet (or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat).

Step 5

Pour in 1/3 cup potato mixture at a time, flattening each with the back of a wooden spoon. Fry until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 6

Serve with sour cream and applesauce on the side.