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