Cheese Latkes (For Passover)

Submitted by AniSarit

"Extremely delicious!! The use of farmer cheese, not cottage cheese is what makes this special."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 18 latkes

ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 8 ounces farmer cheese
• 3 tablespoons Smart Balance light butter spread, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup matzo meal
• canola oil, for frying
• cinnamon

directions

1. Beat the eggs and sugar for a few minutes until pa;e and somewhat increased in volume.
2. Beat in the farmer cheese.
3. Add the butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Slowly stir in enough matzo meal to make a batter that holds together.
5. In a skillet, heat oil, and drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil.
6. Flatten the pancakes slightly with the back of a spoon, and fry for 3-4minutes on each side.
7. Don't crowd the pan. Add more oil if needed.
8. Drain the latkes on paper towels and serve sprinkled with cinnamon.
9. Sour cream and/or jam is a great accompaniment.