Herbed Boxty Pancakes with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Tender potato pancakes infused with fresh chives and dill, topped with deeply sweet onions for a comforting breakfast or side dish. This Irish-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, fresh chives into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, peeled and grated russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, divided unsalted butter
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups grated peeled russet potatoes, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until the butter melts and the oil shimmers.
3. Step 3: Scoop 1/4 cup potato mixture into the skillet for each pancake, pressing gently to form 3-inch circles. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
4. Step 4: Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown.