Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

my grandmother’s classic Irish dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

362
calories
22.6g
fat
30.4g
carbohydrates
9.9g
protein
64mg
cholesterol
989mg
sodium
Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

Recipe Description

These Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes take me right back to my childhood when my Irish grandmother used to make a traditional potato pancake called Boxty. Boxty is usually made from a mix of mashed potato and grated raw potato, similar to a latke. This take on boxty is my go-to recipe when I need to use up leftover mashed potato and although I usually make them as a side dish for lunch or dinner, sometimes I cook them for breakfast with a fried or poached egg.

To make these, I first mix mashed potatoes, flour, milk, egg, butter together with some sea salt. Then I stir in the cheese and zucchini before frying them in hot oil until golden on each side. I tend to make these in batches of 2-3 pancakes at a time.

To make my Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine mash, flour, milk and egg

    3 min
    Step 1 - Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

    Mix the mashed potatoes, flour, milk, egg, butter, and sea salt together in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Incorporate the grated potato, cheese and zucchini

    3 min
    Step 2 - Irish Zucchini and Potato PancakesStep 2 - Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

    Add shredded potatoes, Cheddar cheese, and zucchini; stir until batter is well-combined.

  3. 3

    Heat oil

    3 min
    Step 3 - Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

    Heat 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Place pancake batter in oil

    3 min
    Step 4 - Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

    Drop large spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.

  5. 5

    Cook the pancakes

    25 min
    Step 5 - Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

    Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Repeat until you have used all the batter.

  6. 6

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 6 - Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

    Serve as a side dish or with a fried egg for breakfast.

This Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes are my take on a traditional Irish dish my granny used to make. Try them soon and don’t forget to come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Sam
March 5, 2025
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Simply delicious pancakes. Brings back sweet memories of my grandma makin' Boxty. The texture is perfect, and kids love 'em too. A great way to use leftovers!

Fiona McCarthy
January 28, 2025
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Super yummy pancakes!

Tracy
September 18, 2024
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Delicious!

Carol
November 6, 2023
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Thank You Jeff. These Irish Zucchini potatoe pancakes are quick and easy to make and they are really delicious.

Quinn
October 20, 2023
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These Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes are legit! They totally remind me of my grandma's boxty, which I loved as a kid. Super easy to whip up when I've got leftover mashed potatoes, and even better with a runny egg on top. Made 'em for brunch and the fam loved it!

Lucy
October 15, 2023
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Superb recipe! Tastes just like my grandma's Boxty, loved it!

Brianna
October 10, 2023
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Delicious! These pancakes remind me of my childhood breakfasts with grandma. The zucchini adds a nice twist and they are so easy to make. Love them for dinner too!

Olive
September 2, 2023
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Superb! Reminds me of grandma's kitchen magic.

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