Creamy Buttery Irish Potatoes
Indulge in creamy, buttery mashed Yukon gold potatoes for a warm, nostalgic dish perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into even 1½-inch chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Warm the butter and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted.
- Mash the drained potatoes and slowly pour in the warm butter-cream mixture.
- Stir in sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and chives until well incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper, then transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
Serve alongside roasted meats or rich stews. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg