Chipotle Cheddar Potato Latkes
You can serve these as an appetizer or side dish or with some eggs for breakfast on a Sunday morning. They are perfect for holiday entertaining.
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 oz large baking potato peeled and quartered lengthwise (about 10)
- 1/4 onion (peeled and quartered)
- 1 clove large garlic (peeled)
- 1/4 flour
- 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg
- coarse salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 -2 in chipotle chiles adobo sauce (minced (I used 2))
- 1 -2 teaspoons adobo sauce (I used 2)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- EVOO or peanut oil (for frying)
- greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
Steps
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Using a food processor fitted with a coarse grating disk, grate the potato, garlic and onion; discard any large pieces. Transfer the mixture to a clean dish towel and squeeze out any excess liquid, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Stir in the flour, egg, cheddar cheese, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes and the baking powder.
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In a medium skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in 5 to 6 batches, drop 2-tbsp. scoops of batter into the pan about 2 inches apart. Using a spatula, flatten the batter into disks. Cook, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. (Lower the heat if the latkes darken too quickly.) Drain on paper towels.
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serve arm with greek yogurt or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (35% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| large baking potato peeled and quartered lengthwise | 1 oz | $2.19/kg | $0.22 |
| onion | 0.25 | - | - |
| large garlic | 1 clove | - | - |
| flour | 0.25 | - | - |
| sharp cheddar cheese | 0.75 cups | $1.88/170g | $0.83 |
| egg | 1 | - | - |
| coarse salt and pepper | - | - | - |
| baking powder | 0.5 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.01 |
| -2 in chipotle chiles adobo sauce | 1 | - | - |
| -2 teaspoons adobo sauce | 1 | - | - |
| chili powder | 2 teaspoons | $0.50/100g | $1.00 |
| paprika | 1 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| cumin | 1 teaspoon | $4.38/kg | $0.02 |
| oregano | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| -1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes | 0.5 | - | - |
| EVOO or peanut oil | - | - | - |
| greek yogurt or sour cream | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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