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Hearty Irish Boxty with Sour Cream and Chives

Name: Hearty Irish Boxty with Sour Cream and Chives
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups grated raw potatoes; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Dive into this traditional Irish recipe for crispy, golden boxty, perfect for a hearty brunch or a comforting dinner delight.

4.9(490 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 30, 2025

Hearty Irish Boxty with Sour Cream and Chives — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potato Mixture

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 9.2 g
Carbs: 50.05 g
Fat: 13.28 g
Fiber: 3.05 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1440 kcal
Protein: 36.8 g
Carbs: 200.2 g
Fat: 53.1 g
Fiber: 12.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups grated raw potatoes	200	5	45	0	5
1 cup mashed potatoes	210	4	45	0.5	4
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1.2	2.7
1 teaspoon baking powder	2	0	0.6	0	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup milk	52	3.5	5	1.3	0
1 large egg, beaten	72	6	0.6	5	0
1 cup sour cream	445	5	8	45	0
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped	4	0.3	1	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potato Mixture

1
Grate and Drain Potatoes
Grate the raw potatoes and press them in a cheesecloth to remove excess moisture.
2
Combine with Mashed Potatoes
Mix grated potatoes with mashed potatoes in a large bowl.
3
Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

Mixing the Batter

1
Combine Milk and Egg
In a separate bowl, combine milk and beaten egg.
2
Add to Potato Mixture
Pour the milk and egg mixture into the potato mixture, stirring until smooth.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter as it can make the boxty dense.
3
Rest the Batter
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Tip: Preheat your pan during the batter resting period to achieve even cooking.

How to Make Hearty Irish Boxty with Sour Cream and Chives

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Heating the Pan
Preheat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
2
Cooking the Boxty
Drop 1/4 cupfuls of batter into the pan, flattening each with a spatula.
3
Flipping and Frying
Cook until golden brown on one side (about 5 minutes), then flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.
4
Resting and Cooking Time
Resting the Batter: 10 minutes; Cooking Each Batch: 8-10 minutes.
5
Heat Guide
Preheating the Pan: Medium; Cooking the Boxty: Medium-Low.