Appetizer for 18

Potato Latkes

Name: Potato Latkes
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lb russet potatoes; 1 yellow onion; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; vegetable oil (optional); sour cream and applesauce (optional)

$0.75for 460 minServes 18

Shredded potatoes and onion combine with eggs, flour, and baking powder before frying into crisp golden pancakes.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 2 lb$0.99/lb typical	2 lb	$1.98Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Sour cream, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.38

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Baking powder and sodaFlourOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
18servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.19 per serving$0.75 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb russet potatoes
1 yellow onion
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
vegetable oil (optional)
sour cream and applesauce (optional)

Steps

Peel and shred the potatoes and onion, then squeeze them dry in a clean towel.
Mix the potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, baking powder, and flour in a large bowl.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drop 1/4-cup portions into the skillet and flatten each one.
Fry the latkes for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and the centers are firm.
Drain the latkes on a towel and repeat with the remaining batter.

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