Description
This classic Irish Potatoes recipe delivers creamy, buttery mashed potatoes made from tender boiled potatoes, enriched with milk and butter, and garnished with fresh chives. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs Irish potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dairy & Seasonings
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain Potatoes: Carefully drain the water from the pot, then return the cooked potatoes back into the empty pot.
- Add Butter and Milk: Add the butter and milk directly to the warm potatoes, allowing the butter to melt from the residual heat.
- Mash Potatoes: Use a potato masher or fork to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large lumps remain.
- Season: Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to your personal taste, stirring well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped chives for a burst of color and mild onion flavor before serving.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Gold for a creamier texture.
- Warm the milk slightly before adding to prevent cooling the potatoes.
- For richer flavor, substitute part of the milk with cream.
- Chives add a mild onion flavor, but parsley or green onions can be used as alternatives.
- Do not overmix to avoid gummy potatoes.
