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A crispy, fresh latke is one of life’s greatest joys, but when you make it Big-Mac-style, you’re in a whole new universe of delicious. Packed with dill pickles and sesame seeds, stuffed with melty American cheese (optional), and drizzled with Big Mac sauce, this fresh spin on the classic Hanukkah treat will truly have you lovin’ it.

The Big Mac twist:
A classic Big Mac, according to the beloved McDonald’s jingle, contains “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.” Given that latkes are often served alongside brisket at festive holiday gatherings, we decided to forgo the hamburger and focus on everything else. The unexpected star here is the pickles: They add an amazing tang to the latke that really makes it (and will make you want to add pickles to all latkes going forward).

If you are keeping kosher, feel free to leave out the pocket of American cheese, but whatever you do, make sure to include the copycat Big Mac sauce. It really makes these latkes sing.

Frying the latkes:
For the most stress-free frying experience, make sure everything is prepped and ready to go before you even start heating up the oil. Assemble all the latkes so they’re stuffed with cheese and ready to be slid into the oil. Set up a station with a wire rack set over a baking sheet ready to receive the cooked latkes. And make sure to have a thermometer close by so you can monitor the oil temperature. It will tend to fluctuate as you add latkes and remove them from the pan, so it’s a good idea to check it regularly.

Storage & reheating:
Like all fried foods, these latkes will taste best fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating in a dry pan over low heat or in a moderate oven on a sheet tray. In a pinch, you could microwave them, but the latkes will definitely come out softer.

Did you try making these? Let us know how it went in the comments!

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PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE


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