We’re putting a probiotic twist on classic cuisine with our Sheet Pan Farmer Cheese Latke Board made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, which is a light, nutritious alternative to cream cheese and packed with complete protein and probiotics. It compliments this latke dish wonderfully. Rather than fry each latke individually, we bake them together for the perfect contrast of textures, crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Topped with a mix of sweet and savory ingredients like hot honey, red pepper flakes, cinnamon sugar, and fresh berries, this dish is a fun and flavorful way to celebrate the season. Perfect for Hanukkah, or any time you want to share the magic of Lifeway with a crowd!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 5-10 min Servings: 2-4Ingredients
- Recipe:
- 1 ½ pounds of potatoes, shredded or pulsed in a food processor
- 1 small onion, shredded (or ½ medium)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup canola oil
- Toppings:
- ½ Farmer Cheese
- 2-3 tbsp raspberry jam
- 2-3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 1 tsp. hot honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 avocado
- Fresh berries
- Cinnamon sugar
Directions
- Shred the potatoes and onion using a box grater.
- Place the shredded potatoes in cheesecloth or paper towels and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, shredded onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil to an oven-safe pan.
- Add the potato mixture to the pan and spread thin.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are browned.
- Allow the potatoes to cool. Slice them into cubes.
- Add Lifeway Farmer Cheese and other toppings to each cube. You can mix and match, add whatever you want! **pro tip - for one of the squares, add Lifeway Farmer Cheese, hot honey and red pepper flakes!
