If you’re celebrating Hanukkah this week or just love a good potato pancake year-round, Gabila’s Potato Pancakes at Costco are worth grabbing. These frozen latkes are a total time-saver when you want that crispy, golden goodness without the peeling, grating, and kitchen mess.
Gabila’s has been making potato pancakes since 1927, so they’ve pretty much perfected the formula. This Costco pack gives you plenty of individually frozen pancakes that go straight from freezer to oven or skillet. They’re pre-cooked, so you’re really just crisping them up and heating them through.
The texture is surprisingly good for frozen—crispy on the outside when you cook them right, with that soft potato interior. Are they exactly like homemade from scratch? No, let’s be real. But they’re legitimately tasty and save you at least an hour of prep work. The flavor is classic: potato-forward with just the right amount of onion.
Key Features:
- Item #: 723542
- Pre-cooked and frozen for convenience
- Can be prepared in the oven, toaster oven, or skillet
- Individually frozen so you can make as many or as few as you need
- Made by Gabila’s, a family-owned company specializing in potato pancakes since 1927
- Perfect timing for Hanukkah celebrations this week
The main downside? They need attention while cooking—you can’t just set and forget. They can go from perfectly crispy to overdone pretty quickly, especially in a skillet. Also, while convenient, they do take up decent freezer space.
Bottom Line: These are a solid option whether you’re feeding a crowd for the holidays or just want latkes on a random Tuesday without the hassle. They won’t win awards against your bubbe’s recipe, but they’ll definitely satisfy the craving with way less effort.