How to Make The Best Irish Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compete with the hearty and satisfying flavor of Irish potatoes. This traditional dish has been a staple in Irish cuisine for centuries, and it's easy to see why. Creamy mashed potatoes, rich butter, and tangy buttermilk come together to create a dish that is both simple and delicious. Whether you're whipping up a batch for a holiday meal or just craving some down-home comfort food, The Best Irish Potatoes recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ small onion, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes; drain. Set potatoes aside to cool.
  • Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slide the skin from the potatoes and discard; refrigerate peeled potatoes until completely cold, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Grate 2 of the potatoes into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the minced onion over the layer of potato; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used and dish is full.
  • Drizzle melted butter, whipping cream, and half-and-half over potato mixture; season with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley to serve.
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1131mg