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
- 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
- Protein 8.6 g Moderate
- Carbs 33.85 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.74 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.9 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 81.6 mg High
- Sodium 746.7 mg High
- Fiber 2.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.13 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 112.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source
- Potassium 650.05 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 19.36 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄