Irish boxty gets a cheesy twist! This traditional potato pancake is made with mashed and grated potatoes, flour, milk, and plenty of melty cheese. Savory and satisfying.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: irish
Keyword: Irish Boxty, Irish potato pancakes
Servings: 6
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 box grater
1 skillet
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsgrated potatoes
3/4cupall purpose flour
1cupcold mashed potatoes
1/4cupshredded cheddar cheese
1egglightly beaten
1tablespoonbuttermilk
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1/8teaspoonground pepper
2tablespoonsbutter
Pickled Red OnionsSour Cream and Chives, optional
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes and flour. Fold in the mashed potatoes and cheese.
Whisk together the egg and buttermilk, stir the mixture into the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add spoonfuls of the potatoes to the skillet and press down lightly to form a patty approximately 2 -3 inches in diameter.
Fry the potatoes until golden, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden brown.
Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and serve warm.