Irish Boxty Recipe with Cheddar and Scallions

This Irish boxty recipe combines grated and mashed potatoes with Irish Cheddar and scallions for crisp, golden potato pancakes with a tender center. A traditional Irish comfort food perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside hearty dinners.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Irish, irish-inspired

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 265

Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

1 cup raw , grated potatoes
1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup scallions , sliced
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1/4 cup (about) milk to mix
Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

Place the grated raw potatoes in a clean cloth and twist to remove excess moisture.
Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
Combine flour mixture into raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, cheese, scallions and eggs.
Add enough mix to make a batter.
Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
Drop potato batter by the tablespoon into the hot pan.
Brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side).
Butter each boxty and serve hot.

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