By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
35 min
Irish Potato Galette
Recipe GLPR660146c8cd617b
A rustic Irish-style galette featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered with butter and pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside while tender within. This simple, comforting dish celebrates the humble potato with minimal ingredients, perfect as a satisfying main course for two.
Save recipes you love
Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.
Ingredients
1–2 medium Irish potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Scrub and peel the Irish potatoes under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the potatoes into thin rounds, approximately ¼ inch thick. Place slices in a bowl of cold water to prevent oxidation.
Drain the potato slices thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Heat a 10–12 inch skillet or galette pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt, coating the bottom of the pan evenly.
Arrange the dried potato slices in the hot buttered pan, overlapping them slightly to form a compact cake. Press down gently with a spatula to help them adhere.
Cook undisturbed for 8–10 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. You should hear a gentle sizzling sound.
Using a large spatula or by carefully tilting the pan, flip the galette in one quick motion. If it breaks slightly, simply press the pieces together gently.
Cook the second side for another 8–10 minutes until golden brown and the potatoes are fork-tender throughout.
Transfer to a cutting board and slice into wedges. Serve warm immediately.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, if desired.
Comments
This is a honest, dirt-cheap dish that delivers. Potatoes and butter are stocked at every Charlotte chain—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger—with no special stops needed. At roughly $1.50 to $2 total for two servings, the cost per serving hovers around 75¢ to $1, making it one of the cheapest dinners you can make. The stated 35 minutes is realistic for hand-slicing, layering, and pan-frying until golden; this is a same-night dish that does not reheat well, so plan accordingly. The only real drawback is that it's not a complete meal on its own—you'd want greens, cheese, or an egg alongside it to make a proper dinner for two.
Sign in or create a free account to add your review.
