Paul's Irish Boxty

Discover the heartwarming taste of Ireland with “Paul’s Irish Boxty,” a traditional potato pancake recipe that’s as comforting as it is versatile. This dish combines freshly grated and mashed russet potatoes to create a perfect harmony of textures, while a blend of flour, milk, and baking powder gives the batter a light yet hearty consistency. Cooked to golden perfection in a skillet with butter and a touch of oil, these crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside boxty pancakes are a rustic treat bursting with flavor. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory side dish. Serve them hot with a dollop of sour cream, a pat of butter, or your favorite toppings for an authentic Irish-inspired meal. Keywords: Irish boxty recipe, potato pancakes, traditional Irish food, quick and easy potato dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Russet potatoes (raw, grated, and drained)
• 1 cup Mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the raw potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water. Transfer the grated potatoes to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the mashed potatoes to the bowl with the grated potatoes and mix to combine.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper (if using).

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the potato mixture, mixing gently but thoroughly. Slowly pour in the milk, a little at a time, until a thick batter forms. The consistency should be similar to a thick pancake batter.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Swirl to coat the surface evenly.

Step 6

Scoop about 1/4 cup of the boxty batter into the skillet for each pancake, flattening gently with the back of a spoon or spatula to form a round pancake about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 7

Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter and oil to the skillet between batches as necessary.

Step 9

Transfer the cooked boxty to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with butter, sour cream, or your choice of topping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1025.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1521.3

Total Fat 61.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 92.2mg	0%
Sodium 3952.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 58.2IU	0%
Calcium 260.0mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2814.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 56.7%