Make tasty, speedy latkes from frozen hash browns
Latkes aren't all that difficult to make, but it's always nice to amp the flavor and trim some time where you can.
In this easy rethinking of the Hanukkah staple, you won't need to break out the food processor or bloody your knuckles to grate the potatoes. A bag of frozen hash browns (which are just grated and frozen potatoes) allows you to skip that step entirely.
To add flavor, the hash browns are blended with onions and mushrooms that are slowly sauteed until browned. Some thyme, smoked paprika and garlic powder also are added, but you could substitute whatever seasonings you prefer.
If you'd rather not fry, you also could bake these latkes. Just scoop the mixture into pancakes on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees until crisp on the bottom. Flip and cook until evenly browned.
For a tasty sauce for these (or any) latkes, mix 1/2 cup of sour cream with some minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice and a bit of salt and pepper.
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