Potato pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or side dish. Here are 20+ great ideas for sides to serve with potato pancakes.

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Potato pancakes (also known as latkes) are traditionally served during Hanukkah. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they’re typically served with applesauce and sour cream on the side.

But what else do you typically serve with them?

Here are 20+ delicious sides for latkes!

The BEST Sides to Serve with Potato Pancakes

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This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew is the perfect cozy meal for chilly days. With this easy recipe, tender chunks of beef, potatoes and carrots cook together in a flavorful sauce with red wine. This hearty and savory dish will be on your menu over and over all season!

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This Instant Pot Beet Salad is dressed simply with a zesty lime-yogurt, cilantro, thin-sliced jalapenos and flaky sea salt. It’s a healthy salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

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This Hungarian Mushroom Soup with Fresh Dill is rich, with hints of smokiness and a great umami flavor. It’s the perfect bowl of soup to warm up with this season!

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POTATO LATKES ON GREY PLATE TOPPED WITH DOLLOPS OF SOUR CREAM AND SERVED WITH BOWL OF PINK BEET HORSERADISH SAUCE.

What to Serve with Potato Pancakes: 20+ Sides

Potato pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or side dish. Here are 20+ great ideas for sides to serve with potato pancakes. Try them with his traditional Potato Pancakes recipe.

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: 24 latkes

Created by Platings and Pairings

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 large potatoes, unpeeled)
2 medium yellow onions
3 Tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 – 1 cup canola oil or chicken schmaltz (or a combination of both)

For Serving (optional):

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250-degrees.
Using the large holes of a box grater or the grater disk on a food processor, grate potatoes and onions.
Transfer to a large kitchen towel or piece of cheesecloth. Gather ends of towel and wring out over sink to remove as much liquid as possible.
Whisk breadcrumbs, baking powder, salt, pepper, and eggs in a large bowl. Add potato mixture and stir until well combined.
Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Set a wire rack inside another large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
Heat oil and/or schmaltz in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (You will want to be sure to add enough oil to the pan so that when the latkes are added, the oil comes halfway up the sides of them.)
Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties.
When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer latkes to paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm, then transfer to wire rack. Place wire rack with latkes in oven to keep warm while preparing remaining latkes.
Serve warm latkes with applesauce and sour cream.

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Equipment

Large Skillet

Baking Sheet

Wire Rack

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What to Serve with Potato Pancakes: 20+ Easy Sides