Traditional Irish potato pancakes called boxty are created using grated raw potato and leftover mashed potatoes. According to an old Irish proverb, “Boxty on the griddle, boxty on the pan; if you can’t make boxty, you’ll never get a man.” This excellent recipe has been made by our family for years!
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 30 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
Ingredients
- 1 ½ 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
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Toss grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl. Stir in mashed potatoes until combined.
- Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl; mix into the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop in potato mixture, forming patties about 2 inches in diameter. Fry on both sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 227 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 29 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 121 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I made it with my mother and me, my twin, and my mother love it!
I added a bit of shredded cheese, diced onion, garlic, bangers, brown gravy, and topped with green onions.
Great instructions and recipe! I used gluten free flour.
Made using grated sweet potatoes and a can of sweet potatoes/yams that I mashed up for the mashed potatoes. Gf King Arthur flour, almond milk (a little more than called for)
It must have been too moist because it took a long time to get the pancakes to stay together and finish cooking. But for a novice who never made it before and I combined a couple of recipes, it was worth the effort. But fine tuning in the future.
Delicious
.Made boxty.Thanks! Waiting for man !
Added green onion, cracked pepper and cheese curd.
Made this for St Patricks day & followed anothers review to add baking soda & used vegetable oil instead of olive oil.
I enjoyed these, but would definitely add some onion and/or garlic if I made this again.
I thought it was really good! I had not had Boxty before, I know, what kind of Irishman am I?! I made fresh mashed, and didn’t measure either them or the shredded, so I am unsure of the proper texture. They turned out fantastic anyway, a nice change from my usual diner hash browns.
A delightful meal accompaniment I did add some sweet onion and a dash of cayenne – my own preference. Very easy to make and went over well with the family. I’ll make this again.
Loved it. Was just as I remembered.
These were ok. They tasted like a basic potato pancake.
Easy recipe – great flavor!
I have made this a couple of times and it is great! I didn’t change a thing to the recipe and will definitely make it again. Thanks for the recipe!
Yuuuum! Our three year old’s review: “this is my favourite food I’ve ever haaad.” Nice and easy and tastey. We are a little sensitive to egg though, so used chia seed to supplement. We also had a TON of mashed left over so just used that instead. We had enough to make a double batch. Excited to have this leftover recipie for regular future use! Thank you for sharing!!
This was fun to try on St. Patrick’s Day. Good flavor and texture.
Mine came out very heavy and greasy but tasted good. Will I make them again? Probably not.
This was a delicious recipe! It was fairly easy as well, so that’s nice. Unfortunately, I made these for a party, so they were not super hot off the pan by the time everyone ate them, but I still only brought home a few. I will probably make them again.
I make this from leftover mashed potatoes. I add onion salt, pepper, flour and an egg. Mix all together and if it is too thick add a little half and half or milk. I spray my skillet with pam and drop by the spoon full and fry until golden brown. I serve it with butter and more salt and pepper if needed. My aunt made this for me when I was a small child and I have always loved them. I am now ready for my 50th wedding anniversary so I have been making them for a long while. They are really good and gives another way to have potatoes.