10 Latke Recipes That Take Your Hanukkah to the Next Level
Different potato pancakes every night? Yes, please.

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Latkes — a.k.a. fried potato pancakes — are obviously the star of Hanukkah. The eight-day Jewish holiday celebrates the miracle of oil, so the more fried Hanukkah food the better. Latke newbies might wonder: what are latkes made of? For the straightforward classic, everyone agrees that grated potatoes, grated onion, matzo meal and egg are essential to traditional latke recipes. Other versions can be made with parsnips, beets, zucchini or carrots.
No matter which you make, the potato pancake goes great with sour cream for a dairy based meal, or eaten with a bit of homemade applesauce for a sweet and savory hit. Or you can top bite-size versions with caramelized onions, or sliced pears and pass them as easy appetizers for your next party. And if by some miracle you have leftovers or want to make them ahead of time, can you freeze latkes? Absolutely! Just freeze them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer container or resealable bag. Reheat them from frozen in a 400°F oven until crisp. Whether you're looking for the best traditional recipe or an exciting version of a classic, these latke recipes will give you major potato-pancake inspiration.


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