Irish Boxty Recipe
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.
Servings: 6
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 box grater
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated potatoes
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cold mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pickled Red Onions Sour 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg