Boxty are Irish potato pancakes. They’re often served for brunch, but they taste great with corned beef.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 40 min |
| Prep: | 40 min |
| Cook: | 1 hr |
| Yield: | 12 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup shredded Irish cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground pepper
- Finely chopped fresh chives, for topping
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water by 1 inch and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl, add the milk and mash until smooth. Let cool at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the cooked onion, egg yolk, flour, cheese, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the potatoes; stir until combined. Scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the potato mixture onto a lightly floured surface and form into twelve 3-inch pancakes.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the pancakes until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Gently flip, adding more butter to the pan if necessary, and continue cooking until browned on the other side, 3 to 4 more minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve. Top with chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 131 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Reviews
I love this so much! I think it is my new favorite recipe, thank you so much!
Made some basic modifications from the recipe but it was a hit at a work potluck!