Traditional Potato Latkes

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Ingredients

• 2 large or 3 medium baking potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 1 large onion
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup matzo meal
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• Applesauce, optional
• Sour cream, optional

Directions

• 1
  Clean potatoes under cold running water. Peel potatoes and shred with box grater; set aside.
• 2
  Peel onion and shred with box grater; set aside.
• 3
  Combine potatoes and onion in large bowl. Add eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper; mix well. Preheat oven to 200°F.
• 4
  Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Drop potato mixture by level 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Use back of spatula to flatten potato mixture into 31/2-inch patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
• 5
  Cook latkes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer latkes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• 6
  Keep cooked latkes warm in oven. Prepare remaining latkes, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed. Place the latkes on a heated serving platter. Serve warm with applesauce and sour cream, if desired.