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.
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.