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BLTA Latke

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Latke:

  • 2 lb russet potatoes 2-3 potatoes
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 garlic clove crushed and minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Avocado oil or reuse the bacon fat!

Easy Aioli:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove crushed and minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional for some kick

BLTA:

  • 8 strips cooked bacon thicker is best!
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large tomato preferably an heirloom tomato
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

Latke:

  1. Peel and roughly grate russet potatoes and yellow onion.

  2. Wrap those shredded veggies in a towel (or cheesecloth) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

  3. In a large bowl, add the shredded veggies, minced garlic, egg, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

  4. Bring a large pan to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot enough to sizzle water, add a shallow layer of oil.
  5. Add a dollop of the latke mixture and spread it out (about 5 inches across).
  6. Fry ~4 minutes per side or until golden-brown. Carefully transfer cooked latkes to a plate covered with a paper towel.

Easy Aioli:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all aioli ingredients.

Assemble the BLTA:

  1. Place down a latke, then bacon, tomato, easy aioli, avocado, lettuce, and finally, the second latke.
  2. Enjoy ~ and make sure to have a napkin on hand!