Latke Grilled Cheese
Latke Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup matzo meal
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This is crucial for crispy latkes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes, egg, matzo meal, sliced green onions, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Form the latke mixture into 8-10 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. You'll need two patties per grilled cheese sandwich.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. You'll want about 1/4 inch of oil in the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Carefully place 2-3 latke patties into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Once two latke patties are cooked and golden brown on both sides, remove them from the pan and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining latke mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Return the skillet to medium heat. Place one cooked latke patty in the pan. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of grated cheddar cheese over the latke. Place a second cooked latke patty on top of the cheese, forming a sandwich.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Gently press down on the latke grilled cheese sandwich with a spatula to help the cheese melt and ensure the latkes crisp further. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey, and the latkes are reheated and extra crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Remove the Latke Grilled Cheese from the pan. Repeat with the remaining latkes and cheese to make additional sandwiches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately, pulling apart to reveal the melted cheese. Enjoy this Passover-friendly twist on a classic!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Latke Grilled Cheese
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup matzo meal
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This is crucial for crispy latkes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes, egg, matzo meal, sliced green onions, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Form the latke mixture into 8-10 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. You'll need two patties per grilled cheese sandwich.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. You'll want about 1/4 inch of oil in the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Carefully place 2-3 latke patties into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Once two latke patties are cooked and golden brown on both sides, remove them from the pan and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining latke mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Return the skillet to medium heat. Place one cooked latke patty in the pan. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of grated cheddar cheese over the latke. Place a second cooked latke patty on top of the cheese, forming a sandwich.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Gently press down on the latke grilled cheese sandwich with a spatula to help the cheese melt and ensure the latkes crisp further. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey, and the latkes are reheated and extra crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Remove the Latke Grilled Cheese from the pan. Repeat with the remaining latkes and cheese to make additional sandwiches.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve immediately, pulling apart to reveal the melted cheese. Enjoy this Passover-friendly twist on a classic!