Build Your Own Latke Toppings Board
Aug 01, 2024
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Time for another fun board collaboration with my favorite girls @TheDelicious and @PSIMadeThis. We teamed up once again to create another beautiful holiday platter. This time, an epic latke board to celebrate Hanukkah.
Another idea for celebrating the Festival of Lights is with this sweet Hanukkah Candy Board! By now you know that I love creating festive boards for every holiday, so check these out for inspiration too: Rosh Hashanah Board, Cheesegiving Board, Oh, Christmas Brie Board, Christmas Dessert Board, 12 Days of Cheese, and New Years Candy Board.
The Best Latke Toppings (Both Traditional and Unexpected)
Everyone has their own traditions, and I’m here for all of it. Whether you love the classic toppings, or want to get into something new, this board gives you loads of options. It’s very versatile.
- You must include the ultimate classics: sour cream and applesauce. I put each into a ramekin and place them on the board.
- I also love serving lox or whitefish salad on the side for some protein. If you’re a fan of lox, you must also check out my bagel brunch board (with all the fixins).
- Feeling really decadent? You can add caviar to the spread. I highly suggest treating yourself to Roe Caviar.
- Finely diced onions, chopped chives, fresh herbs like dill or parsley are excellent fresh flavors to add.
- Cream cheese, ricotta, or greek yogurt would be a fun alternative to sour cream.
- Hard boiled eggs, diced up make a great topping for vegetarians or non-dairy folks.
As always, make it your own! Have fun with it and make it festive.
Homemade vs Frozen Latkes
Fresh, traditional fried potato pancakes are such a yummy comfort food. I know the process of making latkes is often part of the holiday tradition for most. I get it, it’s a fun holiday activity and who doesn’t love a homemade latke!? If that’s your thing, go for it.
I personally don’t have the patience for grating potatoes and making these from scratch. I’m not ashamed to admit use the Trader Joe’s Frozen Latkes, and they are great! They are easy to heat and serve, and tasty too!
To keep them warm for guests I either serve them right away (you may want to do a few rounds for folks to get them when they are piping hot) or place them all in a basket on the side of your board, with a kitchen towel covering.
Recommended Alternative Latkes
These days there are so many options to choose from. Trader Joe’s makes a cauliflower latke and I’ve seen folks make sweet potato ones as well. As always, I recommend having fun with it and trying new things. Plus, it offers up different options for people with dietary restrictions and encourages guests to try lots of flavor combinations.
What Else is on My Latke Board?
Other than the toppings, you must have snacks to accompany the latkes. Apple slices, duh.
I like giving guests plenty of options to build flavorful bites and round out their snacks. You can see the labels of all the items I’ve added to this board below.
- I’m always big on produce because it adds great color to your board and also interesting flavors. Cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, and
- I love chips on a latke board. Potato chips, Kettle Chips, everything bagel chips, or anything salty that can cut through the richness of a latke but are also delicious when dipped in any of the toppings you’ve put out. A classic potato chip + creme fraiche + caviar combo is super elegant for the holidays. Yum!
- Don’t forget the garnishes! Lemon wedges, capers or caperberries, olives, and herbs are all great to give your board a bit more flair.
The Best Board for This Spread
For this big spread I used a reclaimed pine rectangle charcuterie board from etu home. It’s 29 x 16. A more slightly more affordable option would be this Jk Adams Heritage Wood Serving Board (28 x 16) from Crate & Barrel or this Large Acasia Wood Paddle Cutting Board from World Market (35 x 13) for half the price!
If you’re making a smaller latke feast, you may want to pair it down a bit. Just focus on a few of the ingredients you really love. Some of my favorite smaller boards are listed in the Shop section of my site.
Show Me Your Holiday Boards
I hope this post inspires you to create delicious Hanukkah boards. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful spreads you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
And, If you liked this recipe, please rate and review.
Hanukkah Latke Board
Ingredients
Protein
- Lox
- Egg Whites scrambled
- Egg Yolks scrambled
- Roe Caviar
- Whitefish Dip
Produce
- Persian cucumber sliced lengthwise
- Apples thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes
- Radishes quartered
- Onions finely chopped
- Lemon thinly sliced
Carbs
- Oven-Ready Latkes
- Cauliflower Latkes
- Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
- Purple Sweet Potato Kettle Chips
- Kettle Chips
- Everything Bagel Chips
Accoutrements
- Caperberries
- Applesauce
- Chives chopped
- Capers
- Sour Cream
- Hanukkah Gelt
- Castelvetrano Olives
Instructions
- Add the egg whites, egg yolks, onions, chives, capers, and caper berries to ramekins and line up in the center of the board along with the tin of caviar.
- Add the white fish dip, sour cream, olives, and apple sauce to small bowls and place evenly throughout the board.
- Fan the latkes and sweet potato fries around 3 of the small bowls, then add the lox and produce to the board being sure to separate similar colors.
- Fill in the rest of the board with the carbs, and serve whatever doesn't fit on the side.
I love this guide! The pairing suggestions are so creative and really elevate latkes beyond just the traditional toppings. I can’t wait to try the spicy applesauce combo this Hanukkah! Thanks for the inspiration!