Irish Potato Cakes
Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside — these buttery potato cakes come together with simple ingredients and a few easy steps. Mashed potatoes are mixed with flour and seasoning, shaped into rounds, and pan-fried to perfection. A final touch of butter and fresh chives makes them irresistible.
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time
1 hr
1 hr
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min

Total Time
1 hr
1 hr
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 3 servings
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for cooking water
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
Nutrition Info
- Calories 482
- Fat 16g
- Carbs 76g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 8g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Peel the potatoes, and cut them into medium chunks. Place them in a saucepan, and add salted cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until tender, 15–20 minutes.
- Place the potatoes in a heat-proof strainer, and drain. Set the potatoes in the strainer over the empty saucepan, and let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Place the potatoes in the pot, and mash them using a fork or a potato masher. Or, for the lightest texture, pass them through a ricer into a large bowl.
- Add the flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter to the potatoes. Stir until the mixture forms a ball.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and flatten it into an 8-inch disk. Cut the disk evenly into 6 pieces.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the softened butter, and let it melt.
- Carefully arrange the potato slices in the skillet to form a circle. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Top with remaining 1 tablespoon softened butter, and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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