Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur Recipe

Recreate the irresistible Perkins Family Restaurant potato pancakes with this copycat recipe! Inspired by a Top Secret Recipes email and perfected by Chef Tom, these crispy, golden-brown pancakes are unbelievably delicious. Serve them with your favorite applesauce or alongside a hearty sauerbraten – they'll disappear in seconds! This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 14 mins
Calories 500.9 kcal
Protein 31g
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Ingredients for Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded onion
  • 4 cups shredded potatoes (about 3 large)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for skillet)
  • Sour cream (for serving)
  • Applesauce (for serving)
  • Chives (for serving)

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How to Make Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
  2. Add the eggs, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded potatoes. Do not overmix.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the hot skillet.
  6. Drop 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook 3-4 pancakes at a time, depending on the size of your skillet.
  7. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully using a spatula.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or chives.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

41g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur?

Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur takes about 29 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 14 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur?

Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur has approximately 500.9 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur?

The key ingredients for Perkins Family Restaurant Potato Pancakes By Todd Wilbur are All Purpose Flour, Whole Milk, Eggs, Butter, Sugar, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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