Boxty – Irish Potato Pancakes

Name: Boxty – Irish Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated; 2 medium cooked potatoes, mashed (leftover mashed potatoes work great); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (for garnish); Serving; Sour cream or crème fraîche; Additional chopped chives; Butter; Crispy bacon (optional)