Natalie's Amazing Irish Mashed Potatoes

These Irish mashed potatoes are light, fluffy, and rich, thanks to the addition of cream and butter. They're quick and easy to make for a tasty side.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup half-and-half cream, or more if needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted and half-and-half is warmed, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mash or beat butter mixture, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into mashed potatoes until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir additional half-and-half, 1 tablespoon at a time, into potatoes for creamier consistency.

Step 4

Mash potatoes with a potato masher or an electric mixer on low in a bowl until smooth.