Double-Potato Latkes

By joanmarie

These Double-Potato Latkes are made from both Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet potatoes to give these latkes a sweet and savory flavor. Pair with all the traditional toppings and enjoy these potato pancakes at your Hanukkah celebration or really any time of the year. These latkes make a great appetizer at any holiday celebration.

Ingredients

• 1.5-pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and grated, about 5 potatoes
• 0.5-pounds sweet potato, peeled and grated, about 1 1/2 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In bowl, toss together the Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, onion, egg, and cornstarch together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. In skillet, heat oil over medium. In batches, cook 1/4 cupfuls of batter, turning once, until golden, about 10 minutes.