Emerald Isle Eats: Cook Up Comfort with This Hearty Irish-Inspired Skillet

Emerald Isle Eats: Cook Up Comfort with This Hearty Irish-Inspired Skillet

If you’re craving something that feels like a warm hug on a plate, we’ve got you covered. This Irish-inspired boxty skillet is all about hearty textures, rich flavors, and a gooey bourbon cheddar sauce that’s pure indulgence. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy dinner, it’s a nod to the Emerald Isle without needing a passport.

Irish-Inspired Bourbon Cheddar Boxty Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated raw potato (russet or Yukon Gold)
• 1 cup mashed potato (cooled)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small leek, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Splash of milk or cream
• Neutral oil or additional butter, for frying
• Crispy bacon bits, chives, and flaky salt, for topping
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Beehive Pour Me A Slice Wedges, grated
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (or a pinch dried)
• Tiny pinch of nutmeg

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a pan over low to medium heat. Add the leeks and a pinch of salt, cooking slowly until they’re soft and sweet, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated raw potato, cooled mashed potato, flour, cooked leeks, salt, and pepper. Stir in just enough milk or cream to create a thick, spoonable batter—it should hold together without being runny.
3. Heat a skillet with a bit of butter or oil. Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the pan and flatten slightly. Cook until golden and crisp on both sides, roughly 3–4 minutes per side. Keep cooked boxty warm while you finish the sauce.
4. In a small saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream—do not boil. Stir in Dijon, thyme, black pepper, and nutmeg. Gradually add the grated bourbon cheddar, stirring until silky and fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Stack the boxty on plates, spoon over the molten bourbon cheddar sauce, and finish with crispy bacon bits, fresh chives, and a sprinkle of flaky salt.

Tip: it pairs beautifully with a pint of your favorite Irish ale—or just a hearty cup of tea.

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