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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

Irish Potato Cakes
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter to the potatoes. Stir until the mixture forms a ball.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and flatten it into an 8-inch disk. Cut the disk evenly into 6 pieces.
  6. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the softened butter, and let it melt.
  7. 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.
  8. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon softened butter, and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately.
  9. Enjoy!
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Irish Potato Cakes