Potato Latkes

Here is a little holiday recipe that is usually made at my in-laws house for Hanukkah. They make great appetizers, side dishes or even a part of the main meal, potato latkes or as others may know them, potato pancakes. They have a very similar taste to the hash brown patties you get in stores or fast food places. I don't know anyone, Jewish or not that doesn't like these. It take about 6 ingredients and about 15 minutes in total to make/cook.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups onions
1 large egg
1 1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut (roughly 4 medium potatoes)
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder


In med bowl, combine salt, pepper, egg

Line a colander/strainer with cheese cloth or paper towel.

In food processor finely chop onions and potatoes

Take potatoes and onion and place in colander and cover and press the liquid out.

Add a handful of potatoes and onion to mixture with the egg.

Blend the rest of the potatoes and onions until almost pureed

Mix remaining potatoes and onion in egg mixture along with flour and baking powder and mix well

Heat up a griddle or fry pan with some vegetable oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.

Goes Good With:
Applesauce
Pork or lamb chops
Sour cream
Bacon