Learn to make Traditional Irish Boxty, a classic potato pancake recipe to feature on your St. Patrick's Day menu.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1cuppotatoespeeled and grated
1cupall-purpose flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
1teaspoonsalt
1cupleftover mashed potatoes
2eggslightly beaten
2green onionschopped
¼cupmilk
2tablespoonsoil
2tablespoonsbutter
Sour cream and green onions for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Raw Potatoes:
Peel and grate enough raw potatoes to equal one cup. Place the shredded potatoes in the center of a clean tea towel or kitchen towel (not terrycloth). Twist the cloth around the potatoes to form a small ball. Holding over the sink or a bowl, twist the cloth very tightly to wring as much moisture as possible from the potatoes.
Mix and Cook the Boxty:
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk or stir with a fork to combine.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the raw grated potatoes, leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, and onions.
Stir the flour mixture into the potato mixture.
Slowly stir in the milk using only enough to make a batter. Aim for a consistency like thick pancake batter.
Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the oil and half the butter. Drop the batter by generously heaping tablespoons into the oil and butter.
Brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side). Repeat with the remaining batter until all is used.
Place finished pancakes on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet and keep them warm in a low oven.
Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of green onions on each. A sprinkle of grated cheese on top is also delicious!
Notes
If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, simply make a little instant mashed potatoes to substitute.
To store leftovers, cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warm. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.