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Irish Boxty with Bacon and Fried Egg

Cultural Context

Originating from rural Ireland, boxty is a traditional potato dish that reflects the importance of potatoes in Irish cuisine. Often enjoyed at breakfast or brunch, it symbolizes comfort and sustenance. Today, boxty has gained popularity beyond Ireland, with variations appearing in many countries, showcasing the versatility of potatoes.

IrishIEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups red roasted potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon
4 large eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Peel and grate the red roasted potatoes using a cheese grater.

2

Rinse off the starch from the grated potatoes and squeeze out as much water as possible.

3

Combine grated raw potatoes with cooked potatoes.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of flour, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture.

5

Heat a bit of oil and butter in a skillet.

6

Spoon the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening it down to form pancakes.

7

Add bacon to the potato mixture for flavor.

8

Cook until golden brown, then remove from the skillet.

9

Fry eggs in the same skillet to desired doneness.

10

Serve the boxty topped with bacon and fried egg.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryinggrating

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletgraterspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

BoxtyIrish Potato Pancakes

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