Irish Boxty

This Irish boxty recipe produces potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside, but perfectly tender on the inside.

What Is Boxty?

Boxty are potato pancakes. The savory pancakes consist of potatoes, flour, eggs, milk, and seasonings shaped into patties and fried in oil.

This iconic Irish dish is served all year round, but it's especially associated with St. Brigid's Day.

Boxty Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this Irish boxty recipe:

· Potatoes: You'll need grated raw potatoes and a cup of leftover mashed potatoes.· Flour: All-purpose flour adds structure and helps hold the pancakes together.· Egg: An egg lends moisture and acts as a binder.· Milk: You'll need a tablespoon of skim milk.· Seasonings: This Irish boxty is simply seasoned with salt and pepper.· Oil: The savory Irish pancakes are fried in olive oil.

How to Make Boxty

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below ? but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Irish boxty:

1. Toss the grated potatoes with flour, then stir in the mashed potatoes.2. Mix the wet ingredients, stir into the potato mixture, and season.3. Fry the mixture in patties on both sides until golden brown.

How to Serve Boxty

Boxty can be served morning, noon, and night. If you’re looking for serving inspiration, check out these 10 Deliciously Simple Irish Recipes. Here are a few of the tasty recipes you’ll find:

· Irish Breakfast· Diane’s Colcannon· Irish Bacon and Cabbage Soup

Plus, explore our entire collection of Irish Recipes.

How to Store Boxty

Boxty is best served fresh, but you can keep your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat thoroughly on the stove or in the microwave.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“Irish boxty is great anytime of the year,” according to JAN CAN COOK. “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. 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. “Made this for lunch with leftover St. Patrick’s Day potatoes. I put a little sour cream and salsa on top and ended up with a very full belly!”