Classic Potato Latkes

Directions

1. Grate potatoes, then the onion using the large hole of a box grater. Place grated vegetables in the center of a large clean kitchen towel. Bring up the ends of the towel and twist together to form a pouch. Hold the bundle over the sink, then squeeze out as much excess moisture from the vegetables as possible. Place vegetable mixture in large bowl. Add egg, flour, salt and pepper; mix well.
2. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Carefully drop tablespoonfuls of the vegetable mixture into skillet; spread each into thin circle with back of spoon. Repeat to cook 2 to 3 latkes at a time. Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove latkes from skillet; drain on paper towels.
3. Serve each latke topped with 1 tsp. of the sour cream; sprinkle lightly with chives. Serve warm.

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6

CRAZY4SUSHI

Dec. 22, 2011

"I used the Simply Potatoes that can be found in the deli section. They were slick to use. When stirring these together they seemed like they need more flour to hold/bind them together. So I added more..." See more flour than called for. I attempted to try and save time and calories and baked a few at a time on an oiled cookie sheet in the oven at 425. But this ended up taking longer than I thought and they didn't get crispy enough. The flavor was ok but pan frying in as little oil as possible was the best way to go. Good flavor but too time consuming. Especially since I was making alot and used over 2 pounds of potatoes. Not really the fault of the recipe, just not worth it to me."

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radiantmama

May. 2, 2011

"These were really tasty. I served them with sour cream and a little grated cheese...." See more"

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sue

Jul. 30, 2011

"This was very very good!!..." See more"