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    Build Your Own Latke Board

    Published: Mar 31, 2023 · Modified: Feb 18, 2025 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · 2 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·5 from 1 review
    wooden board displayed with crispy potato pancakes and a variety of sauces and toppings

    If you're looking for a new brunch board, look no further than this gorgeous Latke Charcuterie Board. Your guests can build their own latkes using a combination of toppings, sauces and proteins.

    colorful checked tablecloth with flowers and a charcuterie display with potato pancakes, sauces, sides and smoked salmon

    Growing up, my mom made a mean potato pancake. I'm sure it was a low-budget wonder, but to me, a warm latke topped with sour cream or applesauce was heaven. It might as well have been sous vide lobster tails in French butter.

    In building this epic latke board, I channeled those classic latkes and traditional toppings of my youth...and I've added a few modern twists. The beauty of a charcuterie board is how perfectly customizable it is.

    Assemble all your favorite sides and toppings...and all your favorite people...and serve this bountiful latke charcuterie board.

    7 potato latkes on a plate and garnished with dill

    Let's talk about latkes!

    Classic latkes are made from fresh shredded potatoes, along with matzo meal or flour, egg, salt and black pepper and oil (for frying). When prepared well, they are crispy on the outside, hot and tender inside, and the whole golden brown dream is seasoned perfectly. I prefer serving small latkes - about 2-3 bites each - on a charcuterie board. This allows guests to try a variety of topping combinations, which is the very best way to go!

    I'm a huge fan of a homemade latke. For classic shredded potato latkes, I use Molly Yeh's recipe, and it never fails. Start with russet potatoes or Yukon golds, season well, crisp in a large frying pan and drain those beauties of any excess oil on a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Plate them with your favorite sides and toppings and let the party begin.

    Crispy Mashed Potato Latkes are another great option for a latke board. And they have the added benefit of using leftovers as their main ingredient. I especially love making a batch the morning after a big holiday dinner when I still have a giant bowl of mashed potatoes in the refrigerator!

    Sweet potato pancakes would add a delicious sweet treat to your latke charcuterie. If you're hosting a large family meal, you know the kiddos will be all over those sweet crispy treats.

    Delicious Sides and Sauces for Board:

    • Applesauce or apple slices
    • Sour cream or creme fraiche
    • Sour cream dill sauce
    • Mardi gras mustard
    • Caramelized mushrooms and onions
    • Smoked salmon
    • Smoked white fish
    • Caviar
    • Cream cheese
    • Everything bagel seasoning
    • Cucumber ribbons
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Pickled onion
    • Capers
    • Soft boiled quail eggs
    • Fresh dill and chives
    • Fresh lemon wedges
    • Everything bagel seasoning
    • Taco Truck Green Sauce or bottled hot sauce
    • Wrapped chocolate gold coins (for Hanukkah charcuterie boards)

    How to Build Your Board

    I have found latke boards to be one of the easier boards to build at home. Since latkes are the star of the show, you have one clear centerpiece. With a cheese board or full charcuterie board, it's more challenging to create balance. So here we go! Let's take it step by step.

    potato pancakes on a plate
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    Make a plan!

    Here are my top considerations when I'm building a latke board menu:

    MY GUESTS

    What are their culinary preferences and what level of adventure do they bring to their food choices? Since latke charcuterie boards present each guest with a choose-your-own-adventure dining experience, we want to create a spread that meets your guests where they are, and introduces a new flavor or concept without overwhelming them.

    THE SEASON

    What is sweet and juicy and fresh at the market? What kind of seasonal fruits could you add as a sweet surprise on the board? How about pumpkin butter instead of applesauce in the fall? Find a way to incorporate the season onto your latke board.

    THE MENU

    Is this latke charcuterie spread the main event or the warm-up act? Are you serving it with Smoked Salmon Quiche or Spinach and Feta Croissants, or do you want your guests to fill up on the latkes? This question will drive the size and complexity of your board.

    Once you've set your menu, make a plan for how you'll present the latke board. Choose your board or tray, your small bowl(s) for dipping sauces and toppings, and plan how you'll arrange your items on the board.

    Make a Scene!

    When your big day arrives, it's time to build the board. Because latkes taste best when fresh, have all of your supporting menu items standing by in their bowls with serving spoons, ready to hit the board as soon as the potato pancakes are ready.

    Once the latkes are ready, lay them down the center of your board. They are the star, so give them a good amount of the real estate! If serving multiple varieties of latkes, arrange them on different corners of the board.

    an assortment of fixings for latke board with sauces

    Next, add the major supporting components like smoked salmon, whitefish, or hard boiled eggs.

    Then, add your sides and condiments. Caramelized mushrooms and onions, fresh vegetables, pickled onions, apple sauce, sour cream dill sauce and mardi gras mustard. Choose all your greatest hits.

    an assortment of fixing for latke board with sauces

    Finally, add garnishes. Fresh dill, diced chives and fresh lemon wedges or slices add the perfect touches of flavor and color. Edible flowers are a beautiful touch if you're in the mood for a party!

    an assortment of fixing for latke board and also 2 plates with different servings

    Looking for more themed snack boards?

    • Lox & Bagel Charcuterie Board
    • Mexican Themed Charcuterie Board
    • Holiday Charcuterie for Seafood Lovers
    • Smoked Salmon Charcuterie Board Ideas
    • 10 Brunch Charcuterie Board ideas

    FAQ's and Serving Suggestions:

    What is the best board to use for a latke charcuterie?

    I prefer a wood board, or a tray covered in parchment. The size will depend on how many people you're feeding.

    What are the best combinations for topping a latke?

    This is an impossible question. But here are my top 3 favorite latkes, in no particular order:
    - Lox, sour cream dill sauce, soft-boiled quail egg
    - Caramelized onion and mushrooms, mardi gras mustard
    - Applesauce. The End.

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    rectangle board piled high with crispy potato pancakes, smoked salmon, creamy sauce and all the toppings

    Build Your Own Latke Charcuterie Board


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    • Author: Christina Jolam
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 8
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    Ingredients

    Potato latkes (classic, mashed potato, sweet potato or veggie cakes)

    Applesauce or apple slices

    Sour cream or creme fraiche

    Sour cream dill sauce

    Mardi gras mustard

    Caramelized mushrooms and onions

    Smoked salmon

    Smoked white fish

    Caviar

    Cream cheese

    Everything bagel seasoning

    Cucumber ribbons

    Cherry tomatoes

    Pickled onion

    Capers

    Soft boiled quail eggs

    Fresh dill and chives

    Fresh lemon wedges

    Everything bagel seasoning

    Taco Truck Green Sauce or bottled hot sauce

    Wrapped chocolate gold coins (for Hanukkah charcuterie boards)


    Instructions

    • Prepare menu, planning 2-3 sauces, 3-5 toppings and 2-3 garnishes.
    • Lay out items on board (serve one batch of latkes at a time, keeping the remaining pancakes warm.)
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Serving a mix of homemade items along with high quality store-bought toppings make this an easy and impressive brunch board!

    • Prep Time: 20
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Category: Easy Recipes
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American, Jewish

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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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    1. Jen

      December 11, 2023 at 2:43 am

      Made this board for a brunch last weekend. Huge hit! I used your recipe for mardi gras mustard and the sour cream dill sauce and everyone loved them. Just used store bought potato pancakes and cooked them in the air fryer so it was pretty easy to put together. Definitely will make again!

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      • Christina Jolam

        December 11, 2023 at 2:52 am

        Great to hear, Jen! This one is always a winner in my house, too.

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