Name: Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: Potatoes mash 1 cup; All-purpose flour 1 cup; Milk 1/4 cup; Eggs 1; Butter 3 tbsp; Sea salt 2 tsp; Potatoes 1 1/2 cups; Cheddar cheese 1 cup; Zucchini 1; Canola oil

Cuisine:

Irish Recipes

Ingredients

1 cup Potatoes mash
prepared
1 cup All-purpose flour
1/4 cup Milk
1 Eggs
3 tbsp Butter
unsalted, melted
2 tsp Sea salt
fine
1 1/2 cups Potatoes
grated (Yukon Gold or similar)
1 cup Cheddar cheese
shredded
1 Zucchini
small, grated
Canola oil
or as needed, divided

Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

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:

So, how do you make Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes?

Steps to make Irish Zucchini and Potato Pancakes

1	Combine mash, flour, milk and egg	3
Mix the mashed potatoes, flour, milk, egg, butter, and sea salt together in a large bowl.
2	Incorporate the grated potato, cheese and zucchini	3
Add shredded potatoes, Cheddar cheese, and zucchini; stir until batter is well-combined.
3	Heat oil	3
Heat 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
4	Place pancake batter in oil	3
Drop large spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
5	Cook the pancakes	25
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Repeat until you have used all the batter.
6	Serve	1
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.

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!