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    Published: Mar 8, 2021 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

    Irish Corned Beef Boxty

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    A closeup vertical title text image for Irish Corned Beef Boxty potato pancake with melted cheese and corned beef.
    A vertical closeup of and Irish potato pancake filled with corned beef and Swiss cheese along with chips and a beer in the background.
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    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classically stuffed boxty. An Irish Corned Beef Boxty is a potato pancake stuffed with tender corned beef and lots of melted Swiss cheese.

    A vertical collage image of how to make and Irish Corned Beef Boxty. One prep photo on a cutting board and one prep photo in the skillet.

    This must be your lucky day!!

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    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How this recipe came to be:
    • Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
    • The step-by-step photo instructions for how to make a corned beef boxty:
    • What is the proper consistency for the potato pancake batter?
    • Can instant mashed potatoes be substituted for the leftover mashed potatoes?
    • Can I swap out a different kind of meat and/or cheese for this stuffed boxty recipe?
    • Is there a swap I can use for the prepared horseradish?
    • Additional St. Patrick's Day recipes:
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    A vertical closeup of and Irish potato pancake filled with corned beef and Swiss cheese along with chips and a beer in the background.

    The ingredient list:

    • 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftovers are great for this recipe)
    • prepared horseradish
    • grated russet potatoes
    • milk
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt and pepper
    • baking powder
    • 3 eggs
    • corned beef, chopped (10 ounces)
    • grated Swiss cheese (10 ounces)
    • 1,000 island dressing, optional

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • large mixing bowl
    • box grater or food processor
    • cheese grater
    • wooden spoon or spatula
    • slotted spatula
    • large skillet
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board

    How this recipe came to be:

    We have a local Irish restaurant we like to frequent.

    While there, I always gravitate towards the corned beef boxty on their menu, especially around St. Patrick's Day.

    That, and the Irish coffee, but I digress. LOL

    On our last visit to that restaurant, I decided that I was going to take notes and try my hand at recreating their delicious corned beef boxty at home.

    Today's recipe is the result. I'm super pleased with how it turned out, and I trust you will be also.

    Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

    For me, (and hopefully for you too) making and eating a hearty Irish boxty is a great way to celebrate being Irish...if only for a day!

    It's magically delicious!!

    The step-by-step photo instructions for how to make a corned beef boxty:

    • In a large bowl mix the mashed potatoes and horseradish.
    • Grate 2 cups of russet potatoes (I leave the skin on, but you can peel them if you wish), and dry them in a clean towel by squeezing out all the moisture.
    • Add the dried grated potatoes into the bowl with the mashed potatoes.
    • Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and mix well.
    • In a small bowl whisk together eggs and milk. Add the egg and milk into the potato mixture.
    • Stir well to form a creamy, thick pancake batter consistency.
    • Add oil to a large skillet and drop enough batter into the skillet to form a 6" pancake which is approximately ¼" thick.
    • Cook over medium heat until browned on one side.
    • Flip the pancake and cook on the second side until browned.
    • Add the corned beef and Swiss cheese to half of the cooked pancake.
    • Use a spatula to flip the plain half of the pancake over the filled half.
    • Cover the skillet loosely with a lid or foil and cook until the cheese has melted.
    • Serve the Irish boxty hot, with 1000 island dressing for dipping if desired.
     
    An overhead closeup photo of a golden potato pancake called and Irish Corned Beef Boxty on a green and brown plaid plate.

    What is the proper consistency for the potato pancake batter?

    Since you'll be using leftover mashed potatoes, and everyone's mashed potatoes are slightly different consistency, when you mix up the pancake batter for the boxty, it should be similar in thickness as a pancake batter.

    Easily pourable, but not too runny.

    Can instant mashed potatoes be substituted for the leftover mashed potatoes?

    I don't see why not.

    As long as the instant mashed potatoes are seasoned well, and made to the proper consistency, they should work the same as homemade.

    Can I swap out a different kind of meat and/or cheese for this stuffed boxty recipe?

    Yes. Of course!

    Making the boxty (potato pancake) is a method, but what you stuff it with is your choice.

    Go crazy and have fun!

    Is there a swap I can use for the prepared horseradish?

    Good question! Glad you asked! 😉

    Why not add some Dijon mustard or maybe even a touch of beer to the batter?

    As long as you thicken the batter accordingly with additional flour (so it's not too wet), you'll be fine experimenting!

    Again, have fun! 

    Additional St. Patrick's Day recipes:

    Corned Beef Hash Frittata (shown below)

    When you have a taste for corned beef hash, but also a wonderfully eggy frittata, why not make this unexpected yet delicious Corned Beef Hash Frittata? It will satisfy everyone at the breakfast, lunch, and even dinner table.

    Corned beef hash frittata in a silver skillet with a silver spatula.

    Reuben Quesadillas (not shown)

    Corned Beef & Swiss Cheese Cheese Reuben Quesadillas are a cross between a Reuben sandwich and a quesadilla, but what makes them extra special is the homemade 1000 Islands Dipping Sauce! You’re going to LOVE these!! 

    Traditional Irish Shortbread (shown below)

    This rolled Traditional Irish Shortbread is rich and buttery. It’s simply the best-tasting cookie that requires only four simple ingredients. This must be your lucky day!

    A cookie sheet filled with Traditional Irish Shortbread cookies. Some are broken, some are whole.

    Dubliner Cheesy Potato Tart (not shown)

    Travel all the way to Ireland without ever leaving home with the flavor of this Irish Cheese and Potato Tart. It will soon become an annual tradition.

    Irish Corned Beef Boxty (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

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    May the luck of the Irish be with you always!

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    An Irish Corned Beef Boxty on a brown and green plaid plate with chips on the side.

    Irish Corned Beef Boxty

    Renee Goerger
    Loads of sliced corned beef and Swiss cheese is enveloped around a delicious potato pancake.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course, Sandwich
    Cuisine Irish
    Servings 6
    Calories 542 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes leftovers work well for this
    • 1½ tablespoons ground horseradish
    • 2 cups grated Idaho potatoes that have been squeezed dry
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 3 eggs beaten
    • ½ cup milk
    • grapeseed oil or canola for frying
    • 10 ounces corned beef sliced
    • 10 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
    • 1,000 Island dressing optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes and horseradish.
    • Stir in the dried grated potato, salt, pepper, flour, and baking powder.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and milk.
    • Stir the egg and milk mixture into the potatoes until the mixture is creamy and has the consistency of thick pancake batter. *Note - if the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk.
    • Add approximately 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet over medium/high heat.
    • Spoon enough potato mixture into the skillet to form a pancake that is approximately 6" round and ¼" thick. *Note - use the back of a spoon to help achieve this size.
    • Cook the pancake until golden brown on the first side and then carefully flip and cook the second side until golden.
    • Place corned beef and Swiss cheese on half of the potato pancake and flip the plain half of the pancake over the filled half of pancake.
    • Cover the pan loosely and allow the cheese to melt.
    • Remove the completed boxty to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven while preparing the remaining boxty.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    large bowl, medium bowl, baking sheet, large skillet with a lid (or foil), spatula, whisk, measuring spoons, measuring cups, box grater, wooden spoon
     
    Special Note - The consistency of the boxty batter should be similar to a pancake batter. Not too thick, but not too runny. Pourable but not gloppy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1135mgPotassium: 907mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 32.8mgCalcium: 518mgIron: 3.6mg
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    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's Irish corned beef meal as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you.

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    Comments

    1. Wilhelmina says

      March 09, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Holy moly! I didn't know stuffed boxty was a thing, I am so glad I do now! This was incredible. We loved how all of the flavors combine in one perfect bite!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 09, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Glad you know about them now, Wilhelmina! I crave them every St. Patrick's Day... 😉
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Jill Baird says

      March 09, 2021 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      I love that you can use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe! What a fun twist on corned beef!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 09, 2021 at 9:50 am

        Hey, anything to make it easier for someone.
        That's my motto.
        Thanks, Jill!
        Renee

        Reply
    3. Lynne says

      March 16, 2020 at 10:43 am

      What do you serve as a side dish with this?

      Reply
      • Renée says

        March 16, 2020 at 11:41 am

        Hi, Lynne!
        That's a good question. I wouldn't serve potatoes for sure, but I would serve a cabbage side dish to go along with the St. Patrick's day theme.
        I have a few that I'll link here for you. They both really good. One is cold and one is hot. The first one is hot.
        I made this one last night > https://www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com/creamed-cabbage-bacon-caraway/
        This one is also very popular and is great all summer long. It's cold > https://www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com/copycat-sunflower-crunch-kale-cabbage-salad/
        Thanks for the great question. I hope you'll also enjoy these recipes.
        Take care and be well.
        Renee

        Reply
    4. John Murphy says

      September 16, 2019 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I love stuffed Boxty. One suggestion, though. When you pour the potato mix for the “pancake” aim for somewhere in between typical pancake thickness and crepe thinness. It’s basically a potato omelette, but the potato cake doesn’t exactly fold like straight eggs. Just something to consider, after countless failed folded Boxty that broke at the fold... which are still delicious.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        September 16, 2019 at 10:29 am

        Thank you so much for your comments, John. I appreciate your feedback.
        The only thing I can think of because I didn't have this problem, is that maybe your premade mashed potatoes were a little dryer than what I was using.
        I will adjust the post with the information you've suggested so others won't have this same problem.
        Thanks so much. Glad they were still delicious!
        Have a great day!
        Renee

        Reply
    5. Aimee Shugarman says

      January 24, 2019 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great twist on a corned beef. LOVE IT.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 24, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Me too, Aimee! It's one of my favorites. Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Tara says

      January 24, 2019 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      I've never heard of boxty, but I totally want to try it now -- with plenty of horseradish for me!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 24, 2019 at 10:56 am

        Ah, a girl after my own heart. I love lots of horseradish also!!

        Reply
    7. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:57 am

      How did I not know that boxty was A Thing? I love that you left the skin on the potatoes. This is definitely my kind of meal!

      Reply
    8. Lauren says

      March 10, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      I love boxty potatoes!! using it as the wrap for a Reuben is brilliant. i bet this is so good!

      Reply
    9. Nancy Piran says

      March 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      My goodness this looks good! I love the step by step instructions!

      Reply
    10. Melissa Bailey says

      March 10, 2015 at 1:51 am

      I always learn something new when visiting this blog. Love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        March 10, 2015 at 2:49 am

        Thank you so much, Melissa! I think that's the best comment anyone has ever given me!

        Reply
    11. The Food Hunter says

      March 09, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      What a great idea...

      Reply
    12. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      March 10, 2015 at 12:44 am

      I have never had nor made boxty...why in the world not!? I love your stuffed version (because I'm a bit of a reuben fanatic). And I love that glass - so perfect.

      Reply
    13. Ginny McMeans says

      March 09, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Well, I learned a lot about my Irish heritage today. Gotta have a boxty! Yours looks great!

      Reply
    14. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says

      March 09, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      I love potato pancakes and I love how you put corned beef in it! YUM

      Reply
    15. Marjory says

      March 09, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      I just love your step-by-step photoes...I can totally envision making this AND enjoying it tremendously!

      Reply
    16. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      March 09, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      Oh this is the best idea ever!! I'm sooo over this winter and ready for spring! I can't wait for it to warm up a bit.

      Reply
    17. Cookin' Canuck says

      March 09, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      I learned something new today! I've never heard of a boxty, but you grabbed my attention with the potato and horseradish combination. My mind is spinning with all of the filling possibilities for these.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        March 09, 2015 at 4:42 pm

        Me too, Dara. The filling ideas are swirling in my brain. They're endless.

        Reply
    18. Back for Seconds says

      March 09, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      Oh wow! What a meal! It looks super tasty!

      Reply
    19. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      March 09, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      I'm not Irish either but for one day we are in our family! This is a hearty meal my husband would love!

      Reply
    20. foody schmoody says

      March 07, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      This looks like a great way to use up some leftovers

      Reply
    21. Pam says

      March 05, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      I want that right now. That will get your day going

      Reply

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