Irish Boxty Recipe

This Irish boxty recipe results in crispy potato pancakes on the outside and tender on the inside. Its a fantastic way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!

What Is Boxty?

Boxty are traditional Irish potato pancakes. Made from a mixture of grated raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, milk, and seasonings, these pancakes are fried until golden and crispy. While they can be enjoyed all year long, boxty is particularly popular around St. Brigid's Day.

Boxty Ingredients:

• 1 cups grated raw potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon skim milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• cup olive oil

How to Make Boxty:

Follow these easy steps to prepare the perfect boxty:

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss the grated potatoes with the flour. Then stir in the mashed potatoes until the mixture is combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then add to the potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop spoonfuls of the potato mixture and form into small patties (about 2 inches in diameter). Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4. Step 4: Once cooked, place the patties on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. Step 5: Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious boxty!

How to Serve Boxty:

Boxty is a versatile dish that can be served at any time of the day. For some serving inspiration, try pairing it with:

• Irish Breakfast
• Dianes Colcannon
• Irish Bacon and Cabbage Soup

Explore our entire collection of Irish recipes for more delicious ideas!

How to Store Boxty:

Although boxty is best enjoyed fresh, you can store leftovers in an airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply warm on the stove or in the microwave.

Community Tips:

• "Irish boxty is great anytime of the year," says JAN CAN COOK. "I served it with flank steak, and it was wonderful!"
• "These are very easy to make and very tasty," raves Descolada. "I substituted the skim milk with soy milk for a lactose-free version, and they browned just fine with only a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Sometimes I mix in a little chopped green onion or herbs too."
• "Very good," says luckymom. "I made this for lunch with leftover St. Patrick's Day potatoes. I topped it with sour cream and salsa and ended up with a very full belly!"

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Nutrition Information	Per Serving
Calories	227
Total Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	2g
Cholesterol	32mg
Sodium	121mg
Total Carbohydrate	29g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Total Sugars	1g
Protein	5g
Vitamin C	10mg
Calcium	24mg
Iron	2mg
Potassium	305mg

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.