Appetizer for 10
Irish Boxty
Grated and mashed potatoes combine with flour and egg, then fry in butter as tender golden potato cakes.
Typical price
$0.77for 4 servings
$0.19 per serving$0.77 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.7 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup grated russet potatoes
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter or more for frying (optional)
Steps
- Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Mix in the grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, egg, and heavy cream until a thick batter forms.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop the batter into the skillet in 10 portions and flatten each portion slightly.
- Cook the cakes for 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed, until golden and cooked through.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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