If you tell me you don’t drool over a hot, fresh, fried potato latke, I’m going to tell you that you are lying.

No shame here. Believe me, my consumption of latkes over the 8 nights of Hanukkah is likely more than the average bear. That, among a handful of other reasons that we won’t delve into here, is why I like to break out the baked latke.

let’s make baked latke recipe

I like plain Idaho potatoes – no sweet potatoes, no zucchini, no other random ingredient that masquerades as a latke.  That’s not to say that many of those recipes aren’t delicious in their own right. I’m just a purist when it comes to my latkes. Oh, and pass the applesauce-no sour cream-please.

I tasted a surprisingly delicious baked version of the latke in my 2-year old’s classroom. I just had to get the recipe.

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Baked latke ingredients

• 1 bag hash browns
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup oil (Canola or vegetable)
• 1 egg
• Pinch salt and pepper

instructions to make Baked latke

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.  

Step 2

Prepare two large baking sheets. Cover each with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. In addition, brush the surface of each baking sheet with 1-2 tsp. of oil so that latkes will cook up crispy and golden brown.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.

Step 4

Drop the potato mixture with rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. For mini-latkes, use a teaspoon. Flatten with the back of the spoon, slightly, so that latkes will be cooked through.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Turn latkes over and bake for another 8-10 minutes. If you are worried about browning on the second side, give the pan another brush with a thin coat of oil, and then lay the latkes back down. Do not overcook.

Step 6

Serve right away or store covered to reheat the next day at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Did you make this yummy baked latke recipe? What did your family think?