READY IN 35 mins

Kerry's Sweet Potato Latkes

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"A little of the comfort food of days gone by. This recipe is one of those 'special treats' for my family!" — Kerry

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Fill a bowl with lightly-salted water. Rinse the grated sweet potato in the water, and drain into a sieve. Pat the grated sweet potato dry with a cloth or paper towels, then place into a bowl. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated onion, and place into the bowl with the sweet potato. Stir the eggs and pepper into the mixture until well combined.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, and spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture per patty into the hot oil. Flatten the patties with a fork, and fry until golden brown and crisp on the bottom, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, sprinkle with salt, then set the cooked patties aside on the prepared baking sheet in the preheated oven while you finish cooking the latkes. Stir the potato mixture before cooking each batch of patties. Serve hot with applesauce and yogurt.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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Dec 13, 2010

Absolutely delicious! I was looking for a sweet potato latkes recipe because I can't have white potatoes due to allergy. I am so glad I found this and tried this recipe! I was eating them as I was cooking them and couldn't stop! Fortunately for others, I did not eat all of them up! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

—Karina

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Apr 21, 2010

Fabulous! I followed the recipe exactly as it is the first time and made it with dehydrated onion the second time. I used local (Big Island) purple sweet potatoes I wasn't sure about the quantity of potatoes to use, so I added the potatoes a dollop at a time to the egg mixture until I had the consistency I wanted. I made it for the girls at book club when I was making French/Jewish (w/ a local twist) meal. It was a big hit, I'm glad there were leftovers for the family!

—lani

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Dec 21, 2009

Yum! I added a little brown sugar as well, the second batch. A bit hit both ways!

—KatieK

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Mar 14, 2012

This was a great way to use a sweet potato. I didn't rinse the grated potato in salt water, and I added Mrs. Dash instead of pepper. The first four came out a little dark, but all the rest came out great! Served with unsweetened applesauce to balance the sweetness of the potato. A hit!

—kandringa1

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Mar 15, 2011

amazing, so easy, great with home made applesauce (see sarah's applesauce recipe) and a dollop of plain yogurt. yum!

—snail

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Mar 22, 2011

Easy to make and yummy! Make sure the oil doesn't get too hot so they cook all the way through before you flip them. I didn't add onions and they came out just as good. Also, I didn't need any extra egg like another reviewer said. I think it depends on the size of the sweet potato you buy. Next time I make it I will be adding brown sugar. I didn't serve mine with yogurt and applesauce and they were just as good.

—lrosser311

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Oct 20, 2010

These turned out delicious! I did need to add another egg, and maybe half an onion was a little too much for my tastes, but these are personal choices. For the yogurt topping, I strained the yogurt for a few hours mixed with a little sea salt, cayenne, and fresh parsley -- a rich, creamy, flavorful addition!

—theoristician

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Dec 17, 2011

This is a great recipe. I used Japanese sweet potatoes, an extra egg and fried in bacon grease-totally awesome. Next time I will experiment with some herbs.

—MaryO

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Nutrition

Calories
217 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
37.4 g
12%

Cholesterol
107 mg
36%

Fat
5 g
8%

Fiber
4.7 g
19%

Protein
7.9 g
16%

Sodium
424 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kerry's Sweet Potato Latkes

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 217
Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6 %
Cholesterol 107mg 36 %
Sodium 424mg 17 %
** Potassium 505mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.4g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19 %
Protein 7.9g 16 %
Sugars 15.5g
Vitamin A 330 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.