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Best Irish mashed potatoes

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time35 mins
  • Makes10 to 12 servings
Best Irish mashed potatoes

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

These mashed potatoes are versatile: you can add a bit of green or leave the kale on the side. They're tasty however you serve them.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (3 large russets)

  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut into large chunks

  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed

  • 3/4 cup 35% cream

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 1/2 cup butter, plus 2 tbsp for garnish (optional)

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions, white and green parts separated

  • 2 cups packed chopped kale, stems removed (optional)

Instructions

  • BRING a large pot of salted water to a boil with potatoes, onion and garlic. Boil until very tender, 15 min. Drain, then return potatoes, onion and garlic to pot over medium-high and shake pot to dry, about 20 sec.

  • HEAT cream, milk, 1/2 cup butter and salt in a small saucepan over medium, until hot. Stir in kale and white parts of green onion and let stand 5 min. Mash potato mixture with a masher. Stir in cream mixture, then green onions.

  • TO serve, transfer to a dish. Make a shallow hole in centre and add remaining 2 tbsp butter.


How to make the best mashed potatoes


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 234, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 23g, Fat 15g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 753mg.

Kitchen Tip: Using a ricer will produce fluffy mashed potatoes. Press potatoes with onion and garlic, in batches, through a ricer into same pot over medium-low. Continue with recipe.

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