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Best latkes (frozen & mix), according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Mark McShane and Morgan Peaceman. Recommendations come from allrecipes.com and seriouseats.com.

Holiday pantry · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Golden Potato Pancakes (frozen)

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    One of two brands chosen by an Allrecipes panel of five chefs. McShane says they “come very close to the classic flavor.” They were also runner-up in Serious Eats’ blind test, where editors liked the flavor but found them soft, so give them a few extra minutes in the oven.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: allrecipes.com ↗
  2. 2

    Trader Joe’s Potato Pancakes (frozen)

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    The Allrecipes chef panel’s other pick. Peaceman says they “warm up really well” with “that classic onion flavor,” and they aren’t overly floured. Mark McShane calls them “frighteningly close” to homemade when reheated right. Trader Joe’s only, and seasonal.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: allrecipes.com ↗
  3. 3

    Manischewitz Homestyle Potato Latke Mix

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    • Serious Eats editors
    Won Serious Eats’ blind test of three supermarket latkes as the crispiest. The mix has no salt, so season the batter. A good fallback when you want to fry fresh without grating.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best latkes (frozen & mix), according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Golden Potato Pancakes (frozen), chosen by Mark McShane (Allrecipes chef panel). One of two brands chosen by an Allrecipes panel of five chefs. McShane says they “come very close to the classic flavor.” They were also runner-up in Serious Eats’ blind test, where editors liked the flavor but found them soft, so give them a few extra minutes in the oven. Source: allrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for latkes (frozen & mix)?
No. 2 is Trader Joe’s Potato Pancakes (frozen), chosen by Morgan Peaceman (Nomaste Hungry). No. 3 is Manischewitz Homestyle Potato Latke Mix, chosen by Serious Eats editors. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and the order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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