Potato Latkes

Name: Potato Latkes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 4 medium to large (2 pounds) Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, (peeled); 2 large (¾ pound) yellow onions; 4 large eggs, (lightly beaten); ⅓ cup matzo meal; 2 teaspoons salt ((more or less, to taste)); 10 to 15 grinds freshly ground black pepper ((more or less, to taste)); ¾ cup peanut oil; applesauce and/or sour cream and chives, (for serving (optional))