Betsy’s No Garlic Luscious Latkes / Swiss Rösti

By Betsy Vail 12/06/2014

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. grated russet potatoes (or 30 oz. of frozen shredded potatoes, thawed)
• 6 eggs
• 1 c diced onion
• ½ c Matzo Meal (or flour or potato flakes)
• 1 c milk
• 4 Tbs onion powder (to taste)
• 2 Tbs dried parsley flakes
• 2½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• olive oil for cooking

Delicious Additions:

• diced bell peppers
• diced or sliced mushrooms
• grated cheese
• cooked, crumbled bacon (turkey, pork, or your favorite variety)
• Gorgonzola or Bleu cheese (crumbled on top)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Spoon into hot oil and flatten into 3-4 inch diameter patties with a spatula.
3. Brown on both sides and garnish with fresh parsley.
4. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or apple sauce. 

Creative Considerations:

For a change of flavor and texture that also happens to be kidney-friendly for those on a renal diet, use shredded cabbage instead of potatoes. I made them by shredding a small head of green cabbage, and added a small bag of shredded red cabbage for color and flavor. This version absorbs less oil and really tastes terrific!