Description
Discover the perfect game day appetizer with these crispy Buffalo Latkes served alongside a creamy blue cheese dip. Shredded russet potatoes and onions form the base of these golden fried potato pancakes, which are then tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce blend for a spicy kick. Accompanied by a tangy blue cheese dip, this vegetarian American dish combines classic comfort with bold flavors, ideal for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
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Latkes
- 2 cups shredded russet potatoes (peeled)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Blue Cheese Dip
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes and finely chopped onion. Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the mixture, ensuring crisp latkes.
- Mix the batter: Return the dried potato mixture to the bowl and stir in the egg, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined, forming the latke batter.
- Heat the oil: Pour about ¼ inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium heat until shimmering and ready for frying.
- Fry the latkes: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the potato batter into the hot oil, flattening each scoop slightly with a spatula to form small pancakes. Fry each latke for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the latkes from the skillet and place them onto paper towels to absorb any excess oil, ensuring a crispy texture.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat the latkes: Gently toss the fried latkes in the buffalo sauce mixture or brush the sauce evenly over each latke to infuse them with spicy flavor.
- Make the blue cheese dip: In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the warm buffalo latkes alongside the blue cheese dip for dipping, enjoying the perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, keep the cooked latkes warm in a 250°F oven while frying subsequent batches.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to increase or decrease the heat level to your preference.
- The blue cheese dip can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld.
