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Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes

Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes combine golden, lacy edges with a tender, potato-rich center, punctuated by smoky bits of bacon and fragrant thyme. Garlic adds a savory depth that makes each bite richly satisfying, perfect alongside eggs for breakfast or as a hearty side at dinner. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce to balance the salty crunch.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes
  1. 1

    Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Move it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; let it cool, then crumble it. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix the crumbled bacon, potatoes, eggs, flour, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/4-inch of vegetable oil with the drippings in the skillet over medium heat until the oil and drippings shimmer.

  4. 4

    Carefully drop the potato mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into the hot oil; press them into patties about 3 inches wide. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.