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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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
In a large bowl, mix the crumbled bacon, potatoes, eggs, flour, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat 1/4-inch of vegetable oil with the drippings in the skillet over medium heat until the oil and drippings shimmer.
- 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.
- Calories 354.54 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 8.6 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 33.85 g 12%
- Total Fat 21.74 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 3.9 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.6 mg High 27%
- Sodium 746.7 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 2.61 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 0.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 650.05 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 19.36 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Diced Potatoes, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 354.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Diced Potatoes, Eggs, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes healthy?
- Crispy Bacon Potato Latkes has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 354.54 calories and 8.6 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 746.7 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.9 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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