LATKES WITH LOX

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Lox, a salty smoked salmon, is a year-round delicacy. This recipe, inspired by one from the Jewish Journal, uses lox as a topping. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
3/4 cup canola oil
TOPPINGS:
4 ounces lox
Optional: Sour cream and minced fresh chives

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in eggs until blended. Add potatoes; toss to coat., Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lox; top with sour cream and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.