HOW TO FREEZE LATKES - Make-Ahead Tips and Rewarming Times (HANUKKAH 2019 COLLAB)

Freezing latkes frees up your time and sanity if you're hosting a large group or are cooking for many parties over the Hanukkah holiday. Here's how I do mine!

Note: for my mini latkes, the rewarming times are roughly:
250: 8-12 min for thawed latkes
300: 22-25 min (flipping midway) for latkes baked straight from the freezer

Times will vary based on your size of latke, so monitor closely (usually I check mine every 5 min).

FOR MY COMPLETE LATKE TUTORIAL:
How to Make Unbelieveably Crispy Latkes:

FOR MY COMPLETE HANUKKAH PLAYLIST:

FOR MY GIFT GUIDE PLAYLIST:

TO SEE ALL THE HANUKKAH VIDEOS IN THE *2019 HANUKKAH COLLAB*:

Erica Terry DIY:
CAULIFLOWER LATKES | Jewish YouTube Moms Collab, Easy Latke Recipe

Everyday Jewish Mom:
Hanukkah Product FAILS / Jewish Moms Chanukah Collab Video

Jewish Education at Home:
Dreidels and the power of children / Jewish mom collab /Chassidus and Chanukah series

Life to the Fullest:
Dreidel and Menorah Shaped Latkes / Baked Latkes / Jewish mom collab

My Jewish Mommy Life:
How to Light Hanukkah Candles

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[aussiebushhomestead]

Thank you for saving me from a kitchen disaster with friends in the house!! Who knew these could be made in advance so succesfully!!! ❤

[hundo]

Those look so good. Could never freeze would eat them all. So much work. Very loving thing to do for your dad and the kids school. All your girls friends will want to come over once they try these. 💯

[SonyasPrep]

I was wondering if I can freeze my latkes ahead of time to thaw out before my channukah party, and now I know I can!! So helpful, Thank you.

[WomenLivingTorah]

Your smile and enthusiastic energy are contagious! I was chuckling throughout the video— the potato dance, especially. 😂 Love the video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[frumitup]

Such an amazing and useful video! I cannot wait to try your latkes recipe!

[annak]

I love your apron. Thank you for the thawing tips.

[DisneySistersChallenges]

Melissa you are amazing, you made such an amazing amount! Lucky family!!! Thanks for collabing on this, Happy Hanukkah!!

[EverydayJewishMom]

Such great advice! It's so hard to make latkes and have people over. Maybe this would let my house air out a bit too.

[jacobhazelwood]

They look delicious. I am tempted to try to make them from scratch.

[CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I adore your outfit. These looks so tasty.

[JewishEducationatHome]

You are too awesome!! You have such awesome tips and tricks! (and I'm just laughing because my husband also likes burnt, crispy food!) You are a gem of information and inspiration!! Thanks for collabing!! Many blessings and happy Chanukah!! <3

[vivianpowell]

Your latkes look scrumptious! Planning ahead and organizing for the freezer makes a big difference when it's time to pull food out and serve.
A few weeks ago you asked for video requests and suggestions. I was at Costco this week and got a new product by Barilla pasta. It's "pasta" made with 100% chickpea flour, the only ingredient. The shape is rotini. I wanted to try this because I love pasta in the winter but worry about all the carbs, especially if I have it more than once a week. With chickpea flour, you don't have to worry about carbs, sugar spikes, etc.
The rotini was delicious. I topped it with Rao's Marinara (also from Costco) and enjoyed every bite. Great taste and texture. I didn't miss wheat pasta, and in fact prefer the chickpea version. I cooked it in the microwave for about 11 minutes, then you drain it and serve. Do not rinse. I used a glass Pyrex bowl for microwaving, one cup of rotini in about 4 cups of salted water. I don't think I'll go back to wheat pasta now. Barilla also makes a red lentil flour version in addition to the one with chickpea flour.
So all of that is to suggest that you might consider doing a video on using alternative "pasta" dishes, like ones with chickpea or red lentil "pastas".

[orland]

This is such a great video Melissa. I have been viewing the other Hanukkah collab videos from the other Jewish moms here on YouTube. You gave me a reply on one of them and I responded. Your video is just as awesome as the others. I enjoy cooking myself. It is personally one of my favorite hobbies. I wish you nothing but the best to you and your family this upcoming Hanukkah! <3

[AlliesBest]

Do you think you get better results hand grating the potatoes and onions as opposed to using the grater on a food processor?

[ilanasheinberg]

Not sure if you do fb, but maybe share this video on the “I don’t cook but give out recipes” page