Irish Boxty

Boxty is a traditional Irish dish made of potatoes. An old Irish rhyme goes: 'Boxty on the griddle, boxty on the pan; if you can't make boxty, you'll never get a man'.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon skim milk
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 ½ cups grated raw potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss the grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl. Stir in mashed potatoes until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and skim milk; mix into the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop in the potato mixture, forming patties about 2 inches in diameter. Fry on both sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.