Cheese & Red Pepper Latkes

Name: Cheese & Red Pepper Latkes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 3 large onions, finely chopped; 3 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 18 medium garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 tablespoon celery salt; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded; 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sour cream; Canola oil for frying; Minced fresh parsley

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Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Montalvo, Windsor Heights, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Nov. 08, 2023

These zesty latkes combine three cheeses with a handful of garlic and a colorful burst of red peppers. —Christine Montalvo, Windsor Heights, Iowa

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Cheese & Red Pepper Latkes

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Yield:3 dozen

Prep:30 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

3 large onions, finely chopped
3 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
18 medium garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sour cream
Canola oil for frying
Minced fresh parsley

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Directions

1
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions and red peppers in butter until tender. Add 1/4 cup garlic, celery salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.

2
Transfer to a large bowl. Add the potatoes, cheeses, flour, sour cream and remaining garlic; mix well.
3
Heat 1/4 in. of oil in same skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, carefully turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley.