21 Next-Level Latkes You Need To Try

(Get the recipe for these crispy beauties at Bon Appétit or check out this smart, helpful step-by-step latke guide at Serious Eats.)

Be honest: Nothing was ever NOT improved by adding cheese. Get the recipe.

This is a great way to work your way through a stockpile of CSA root veggies. Get the recipe.

Spicy! Get the recipe.

Crazy? Maybe. But I'm still gonna eat them. Get the recipe.

It's high time you settled down with a nice Jewish brunch. Get the recipe.

This is definitely an extra-credit project, but it's so cool! The latkes, from top down, are made with beet, sweet potato, squash, zucchini, and purple cauliflower. Get the recipe.

The official latke of New Mexico. Get the recipe.

No one ever said you couldn't have latkes for dinner AND dessert. Get the recipe.

The trendiest latke of all. Get the recipe.

Caviar is optional, but obviously classy as heck. Get the recipe.

This is a great entry-level way to appreciate persimmons. Get the recipe.

Why have it on the side when it could be all up in? Get the recipe.

Ignore the name; these are latkes at heart. Get the recipe.

And (vegan) mustard cashew cream. Get the recipe.

Ooh la la! Get the recipe.

You shouldn't have to work hard to convince people that eating ANYTHING covered with sriracha aioli is a good idea. Get the recipe.

These might shock your bubbe, but everyone else at your Hanukkah party will be coming back for thirds. Get the recipe.

Passover deserves latkes, too. Get the recipe.

Using the grater disk on a food processor will help you get those nice lacy shreds of potato. Get the recipe.

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You knew this was coming. Here it is. Get the recipe.