This foolproof potato latkes recipe makes golden potato pancakes that are crunchy outside and creamy inside! I share a few tips to ensure your latkes are crispy and delicious every single time. Serve them up with a quick and easy savory herbed sour cream, or go the more traditional route with applesauce and sour cream.
My mom used to tell us horror stories of her mom making potato pancakes. They were cooked well beyond nicely browned or even a little charred – they’d be totally blackened – and completely bitter.
I’m guessing my grandma loved them because mom said she made them frequently. And the more they showed up on the dinner table, the more my mom despised them. I can understand why I was an adult when I finally got to try a potato pancake for the first time!
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