Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

• 5 large russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 medium onion
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying

1. Grate potatoes and onion into a bowl or pulse in food processor.
2. Drain any excess liquid, then add the eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Spoon the mixture into hot oil forming small pancakes.
5. Cook until underside is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Flip pancakes and cook until other side is golden and potatoes are cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
7. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.

russet potatoes, onion, eggs, matzo meal, salt, black pepper, canola oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/potato-pancakes-latkes-recipe0.html (may not work)