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Mouthwatering Latke Eggs Benedict


  • Author: lilie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious fusion of crispy latkes with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, elevating your brunch experience.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Olive Oil, for frying
  • 2 large Eggs, for poaching
  • Hollandaise Sauce (egg yolks, lemon juice, and clarified butter)
  • Chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Grate the potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes, onion, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Form latke patties and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Poach eggs in gently simmering water for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice over simmering water, gradually adding melted butter to make hollandaise sauce.
  7. Assemble by layering a latke, poached egg, and hollandaise on a plate, garnished with chives.

Notes

For a healthier twist, substitute sweet potatoes for russet potatoes and use Greek yogurt in the hollandaise sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Frying and Poaching
  • Cuisine: Jewish/Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 300mg

Keywords: latkes, eggs benedict, brunch, fusion recipe, holiday brunch