CHEESE & RED PEPPER LATKES

Cheese & Red Pepper Latkes image

These zesty latkes combine three cheeses with a handful of garlic and a colorful burst of red peppers. -Christine Montalvo, Windsor Heights, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large onions, finely chopped
3 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped
1/3 cup butter, cubed
18 medium garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sour cream
Canola oil for frying
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions and red peppers in butter until tender. Add 1/4 cup garlic, celery salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a large bowl. Add the potatoes, cheeses, flour, sour cream and remaining garlic; mix well., Heat 1/4 in. of oil in same skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil. Press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, carefully turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.