--- title: Crispy Potato Pancakes description: Crispy Potato Pancakes --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2012/12/07/crispy-potato-pancakes-2#) # Crispy Potato Pancakes Dec 7, 2012 6:00:38 PM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) *Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at [Dine Without Whine](http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=1957&i=b16)* ### ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/potato-pancakes-533x400.png?width=533&height=400&name=potato-pancakes-533x400.png "potato pancakes") ### Crispy Potato Pancakes *Makes 12 servings* * Serving Size: 1 pancake* A dollop of sour cream or applesauce is all you need to top these tasty pancakes. 4 large baking potatoes, (about 1 pound), peeled and shredded 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1. Mix all ingredients except oil until well blended. 2. Heat oil on griddle or in large skillet until hot. Spread about 1/4 cup batter on griddle for each  pancake. Cook on medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side until crispy; keep warm. Add more oil to griddle, if necessary. 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