Boxty Irish Potato Griddle Cakes Recipe

Conquer your kitchen with this authentic Boxty recipe! These crispy Irish potato pancakes are a taste of tradition, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a unique dinner. An old rhyme boasts: "Boxty on the griddle, boxty in the pan, if you can't make boxty, you'll never get a man!" Serve these golden delights with our tangy apple sauce or elevate your Ulster fry with fried bacon, sausage, eggs, black pudding, and soda bread. For extra flavor, fry your boxty in delicious baking drippings. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 159.1 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Boxty Irish Potato Griddle Cakes

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How to Make Boxty Irish Potato Griddle Cakes

  1. Peel and grate 2 lbs raw potatoes. Combine with 1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
  3. Whisk 1 large egg in a separate bowl. Add to the potato mixture along with enough milk (approximately 1/2 cup, or more if needed) to create a thick batter that will drop from a spoon.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1/4 cup per cake) onto the hot surface.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully with a spatula.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

1g

Carbs

10g