Irish Potato Pancakes

With recipe-ready Simply Potatoes, comfort food is even more comforting. Known in Ireland as Boxty, these griddlecakes are made with mashed and shredded potatoes with bacon bits and Cheddar cheese.

• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose baking mix
• ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 slices uncooked bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
• 1 cup Simply Potatoes® Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook bacon and onions until browned. Remove from skillet. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Set aside bacon and onions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in large bowl stir together Simply Potatoes, baking mix, cheese, cooked bacon and onions. Stir in milk and egg just until moistened.

Step 3

Heat bacon grease in skillet over medium heat. Spoon four generous 1/4 cups of potato mixture into skillet at a time. Flatten slightly into pancakes. Cook each pancake about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use additional vegetable oil in skillet if needed.