Mom's Potato Latkes

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup grated onion
• ½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
• ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 3 cups shredded potato
• 6 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 an even thickness.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat 1/4 inch oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Cook in batches in the hot oil until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain latkes on a paper towel-line plate.