Boxty (Irish potato pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups grated raw potatoes
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon skim or low fat milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

1.Toss the grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl.

2.Stir in mashed potatoes until combined.

3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and skim milk; mix into the potatoes.

4.Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

6.Drop in the potato mixture, forming patties about 2 inches in diameter. Fry on both sides until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

7.Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.