Step 1

Wash potatoes and grate (I like skin on my potatoes, but if you prefer peeled, peel them first)

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix grated potatoes with the cheese, matzo meal, eggs and a few heavy pitches of salt, depending on your taste

Step 3

Heat a wide non-stick saute pan with enough oil to generously coat the bottom

Step 4

Place a tiny bit of latke batter into pan

Step 5

When it sizzles, remove and start dropping golf ball-size latkes into oil and gently flatten; be sure not to crowd the pan

Step 6

Cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown

Step 7

Flip and cook until brown on the second side

Step 8

Remove from pan and drain on rack or plate lined with paper towels

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining batter

Step 10

While latkes are cooking, in a small bowl, mix sour cream, scallions, horseradish and black pepper

Step 11

Season with salt

Step 12

Serve the horseradish sour cream with the latkes and prepare to be blown away!