Best 11 Potato And Cheese Latkes Potato And Cheese Pancakes Recipes

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Potato and cheese latkes, also known as potato and cheese pancakes or bramborák, are a delicious and versatile dish with crispy exteriors and tender, flavorful interiors. They are made with shredded potatoes, often combined with cheese and other ingredients that enhance their taste and texture. Versatile and customizable, potato and cheese latkes can be served as a main course or side dish, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This article explores several unique and flavorful potato and cheese latke recipes, catering to diverse palates and dietary preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES



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Delicious and cheesy, these potato pancakes are a huge hit with my 3 boys! Great as a side dish or for snacking! These travel well wrapped in foil for the lunch box. Can be served plain or with ranch dressing as a dip.

Provided by Charlene Luzum

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 russet potatoes, peeled and grated
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup real bacon bits
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup corn oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix together potatoes, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion salt, baking powder, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture using a fork.
  • Heat corn oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into per patty into skillet. Cook patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Drain cooked pancakes on paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

POTATO AND CHEESE PANCAKES



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Take your Latkes to the next level with this fresh take on the old favourite. Infused with cheese and served with our delicious Stewed Tomato Dipping Sauce, this recipe is sure to impress!

Categories     Starters

Yield Makes about 12.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb (1 kg) yellow potatoes, peeled and shredded
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup canola oil, for frying
Stewed Tomato Dipping Sauce*

Steps:

  • Working in batches, place potatoes in a potato ricer and squeeze firmly until all excess moisture is removed. Alternatively, excess moisture may be removed by wringing potatoes in a clean tea towel.
  • Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add cheeses, eggs, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and smoked paprika. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Shape mixture into 12 patties.
  • Heat oil in a large deep frypan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches and using ¼ cup potato mixture for each pancake, spoon potato mixture into frypan. Using back of a spatula, flatten slightly. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pancakes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
  • Serve with Stewed Tomato Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, 6.4 g fat, 4.4 g protein, 15.5 g carbohydrate, 2.2 g fibre, 177 mg sodium *Ingredient not included in nutritional analysis.

POTATO AND CHEESE LATKES (POTATO AND CHEESE PANCAKES)



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These are the BEST LATKES (potato and cheese pancakes) that I, Alan Leonetti, have ever tasted, and I was raised on latkes all my life. This recipe was devised by my partner Dean Ramsey. If you have any questions e-mail me: [email protected]

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 1/4 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup cheese (shredded 4-blend of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero)
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Cook instant potatoes in a pot following package instructions. Instead of water, use chicken broth, 4 tablespoons of butter and 1/3 cup of milk.
  • After potatoes have been whipped, but are still hot, mix in the cheese.
  • Allow to cool and blend in the egg.
  • If potato mixture is too thick, add a little more butter.
  • In a large skillet pour in 1/2 inch of cooking oil (not olive oil). Heat oil until very hot and then with a tablespoon, drop in large globs of the potato mixture.
  • When the edges begin to turn a golden brown, then with a spatula, turn the latkes over and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown.

POTATO PANCAKES (LATKES)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large russet potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil, for frying
Sour cream, for serving
Applesauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate potatoes and onion into a bowl or pulse in food processor. Drain any excess liquid, then add the eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon the mixture into hot oil forming small pancakes. Cook until underside is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until other side is golden and potatoes are cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.

COUNTRY POTATO PANCAKES



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Potato pancakes, or latkes, are really versatile. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. We have them often at our house. -Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield about 24 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Finely grate potatoes. Drain any liquid. Add eggs, onion, flour, salt and baking powder. In a frying pan, add oil to the depth of 1/8 in.; heat over medium-high (375°). , Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls in hot oil. Flatten into patties. Fry until golden brown, turning once. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LATKES (POTATO PANCAKES)



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Make and share this Latkes (Potato Pancakes) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teresa Johnson

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 3 tablespoons matzo meal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 onion, minced
black pepper, to taste
paprika, to taste
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Wash and peel the potatoes.
  • Grate the potatoes with a grater or food processor.
  • (You can grate them into a bowl of salted water to keep them from discoloring. Otherwise they discolor about as fast as you can grate them, although it doesn't hurt anything if you use them right away). Drain off all liquid, and squeeze the excess liquid out by hand.
  • (Do this even if you don't soak them in the salted water.) Beat the eggs and mix with the grated potatoes and other ingredients, except the oil.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium high heat until very hot.
  • Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoons into oil (about 4 at a time).
  • Use a pancake turner to flatten them out.
  • Fry to golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve topped with applesauce or sour cream.

CHEESY LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chilled leftover mashed potatoes
2/3 cup shredded Cheddar
2 tablespoons chopped scallions, green and white parts, plus more for garnish
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
Kosher salt
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, scallions, egg and 3 tablespoons of the flour in a large bowl (see Cook's Note). With your hands, divide the mixture into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a compact ball, and then flatten it into a pancake about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Put the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish and carefully coat each pancake in the flour.
  • Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. (Add enough oil to thoroughly coat the bottom of the pan.)
  • Fry the pancakes, in batches, until they're golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more oil to the pan as needed between batches. (Do not overcrowd the pan and do not flip the pancakes too soon or they won't develop a crisp crust.) Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle them with salt.
  • Serve the potato pancakes topped with sour cream and garnished with additional chopped scallions.

POTATO, ARTICHOKE AND FETA CHEESE LATKES



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Categories     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Lunch     Feta     Artichoke     Winter     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, diced, patted dry
2/3 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces feta cheese, diced
1 1/2 cups (about) fresh French breadcrumbs
8 tablespoons (about) olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Cool completely and peel.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Using hand grater, coarsely grate potatoes into large bowl. Add artichokes and leek. Mix Parmesan, egg, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in small bowl. Add to potato mixture. Stir in feta and enough breadcrumbs to form mixture that holds together. Firmly press 1/2 cup mixture into 3 1/2-inch round. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Heat 6 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Place 4 pancakes into skillet. Cook until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet in oven. Repeat with remaining pancakes, adding more oil to skillet by tablespoonfuls as necessary. Serve hot.

KICKED-UP POTATO PANCAKES



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Shredded potato with cheese, ham and more. Tasty and wonderful! I invented this during an Iron chef cooking contest I had with my family - and won!

Provided by chocoholic1

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large potatoes, peeled and shredded
¾ cup shredded deli smoked ham
3 eggs
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
olive oil for frying
1 green onion, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, ham, eggs, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Pour enough olive oil to cover bottom of pan.
  • Scoop up about 1/2 cup of potato mixture per pancake and form into a patty. Repeat, making 8 patties in all.
  • Place 4 pancakes at time in hot olive oil. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  • Sprinkle with green onion and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 673.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

POTATO LATKES



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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Dinner     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 20 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion
3 pound russet (baking) potatoes (about 6)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
About 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Accompaniment: sour cream
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Cut onion lengthwise to fit feed tube of a food processor, then grate with medium shredding disk. Transfer to a large bowl (do not clean processor).
  • Peel potatoes and put in a bowl of cold water. Cut potatoes lengthwise to fit feed tube, then grate and add to onions. Toss with lemon juice, then with flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add eggs and stir to coat. Transfer to a colander set over a bowl (potatoes will release juices).
  • Preheat oven to 200°F. 3Heat 1/4 inch oil to 360°F in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat. Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop 4 or 5 mounds of potato mixture into skillet. Flatten with a fork to form 3 1/2-to 4-inch pancakes. Cook until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven while making more latkes.

CHEESY POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, yellow onion, eggs, garlic, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, breadcrumb meal, olive oil, sour cream, green onion

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb yukon gold potato, peeled
½ yellow onion
3 eggs
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup monterey jack cheese, grated
⅓ cup breadcrumb meal
¼ cup olive oil, for frying
1 sour cream, to serve
1 green onion, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Using a box grater, shred the potatoes into a towel in a bowl and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Set aside and grate the onion.
  • Add the grated potatoes and grated onion onion to a large bowl. Add in the eggs, garlic, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, monterey jack, and breadcrumbs and mix until combined.
  • Take ½ cup of the potato mixture and form into a thin patty, about ⅓-inch thick.
  • Heat cooking oil over medium-high heat and place potato patty into the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Repeat with remaining patties.
  • Serve with sour cream and green onions on top, and enjoy!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use a combination of Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes for the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
  • Shred the potatoes finely using a food processor or grater for even cooking.
  • Squeeze out as much excess moisture from the potatoes as possible before mixing with the other ingredients.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle over medium heat to cook the latkes evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the latkes, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Flip the latkes carefully once, when the edges are golden brown and the bottoms are cooked through.
  • Serve the latkes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or lox.

Conclusion:

Potato and cheese latkes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, they are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these potato and cheese latkes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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