Irish potatoes are a widely consumed food item across the globe, offering a versatile base for a plethora of culinary creations. Their starchy and earthy flavor profile pairs well with a wide range of herbs, spices, and other ingredients, making them a staple in diverse cuisines. Whether you prefer them mashed, roasted, fried, or incorporated into soups and stews, Irish potatoes can be transformed into delectable dishes that cater to various tastes and preferences. In this article, we will delve into the world of Irish potato recipes, presenting a curated selection of culinary gems that showcase the versatility and flavor of this beloved ingredient. From classic comfort food to innovative gourmet dishes, our culinary journey promises to ignite your passion for cooking and provide you with a repertoire of recipes that will delight your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
IRISH COLCANNON (CREAMY POTATOES AND CABBAGE)
This dish is a favorite to be served on All Saints Day in Ireland. It is also said that it was a favorite of Jonathan Swift.
Provided by luvinlif2k
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Strip outer leaves from cabbage.
- Shred cabbage (or kale), place in a saucepan with water to cover the bottom and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Drain well.
- (opt.) Liquefy in blender.
- Boil potatoes in a separate kettle, covered with water, until tender.
- In a small saucepan cook leeks or onions and cream(or milk) about 10 minutes.
- Mash potatoes then season with salt, pepper and mace.
- Mix in the onions and milk.
- Combine the potato mixture with cabbage or kale, beating it to a pale green fluff over low heat.
- Pour into a deep warmed dish.
- Dab with butter or margarine.
- NOTE: Leftovers can be fried in oil until crisp and brown on both sides.
- OPTION: Substitute ground nutmeg for mace.
IRISH POTATOES CANDY
This recipe contains no potatoes. It gets it name from the look of the candy. I have not tried this recipe myself. It is for an ISO request. Recipe says you can also dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Candy
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- NOTE: Be sure to use regular cream cheese, not whipped or reduced fat type.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Add vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
- Beat until mixture forms a ball.
- Stir in coconut with a spoon.
- Roll the mixture between your hands to form small potato-shaped candies or roll into small balls.
- Place cinnamon in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it.
- Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill for about 1 hour or until firm.
- If you prefer "dirtier potatoes" roll the candy a second time after they have chilled.
- Alternatively dip in melted chocolate for Easter eggs.
IRISH BOXTY POTATOES
Traditional Irish potato pancakes, also known as boxty, are made with a mixture of mashed and grated potatoes for a texture that's part pancake, part hash brown. Serve with Irish Bangers and Sauteed Swiss Chard for a complete St. Patrick's Day meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the mashed potatoes: Bring a saucepan of water fitted with a steamer insert to a boil over medium-high heat. Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces; add to steamer insert. Cover and cook until fork-tender.
- Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; mash potatoes using a potato masher. Slowly add milk mixture and stir to incorporate with a wooden spoon until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Make the boxty potatoes: Transfer 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes to a large bowl; reserve extra mashed potatoes for another use. Add grated potato to bowl with mashed potatoes. Whisk together egg and egg yolk; add to bowl with potatoes along with milk and scallions and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and pepper; add to bowl with potatoes and stir to combine.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, adding butter as necessary, add 2 tablespoons batter to skillet and gently spread to form a 2-to-3-inch round; cook, turning, once, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately with butter.
COLCANNON IRISH POTATOES
My mother came from Ireland as a teen and brought this homey recipe with her. I find that it's a fantastic way to get my family to eat cooked cabbage-it is hidden in Grandma's potatoes! -Marie Pagel, Lena, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 8-10 minutes., Add cabbage and onion; cook, covered, until cabbage is tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Add salt and pepper; mash to desired consistency, gradually adding butter and milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE IRISH POTATOES
My sister gave me this recipe years ago and it has become a staple of our holiday or 'company is coming' type of dinner. It's easy to assemble and can be prepared ahead of time. It pairs well with beef, ham, or chicken. Leftovers, if there are any, reheat well. Everyone always loves 'The Irish Potatoes.' Yes, I know 'The Irish Potatoes' are fattening, but without the butter, whipping cream, and half and half it is just not as good. Substituting margarine or frozen hash browns would be a travesty.
Provided by LillyfromPhilly
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes at a boil 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 the 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 Facts : Calories 447.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 118.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
IRISH COD PIE TOPPED WITH MASHED POTATOES
A Hearty Seafood, Irish Dish. Comfort food. An good, easy one dish meal.Try garlic mashed potatoes or my Mashed potatoes and cauliflower with roasted garlic I make this so to disguise cauliflower. recipe #47281
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cod fillets in the bottom of a 8x8x2 buttered oven dish.Place dish on a cookie sheet pan because there will be sauce that escapes and runs down the outside of the casserole dish.
- Make a cheese sauce by mixing 2 oz each of butter and flour, 1/2 liter of milk and 3 1/2 oz grated cheese cook till slightly thickened: pour over fish.
- Top with mashed potatoes sprinkle grated cheese over them and dot with butter.
- Bake in a hot oven (450 F) for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown.
- Optional -- I just made this again and put in 2 sliced scallions into the cheese sauce after it was cooked{step #2}.Garnish with scallions.
- Optional -- 1/2- 1 cup peeled and deviened Shrimp added unto the fish gives some added flavor as well!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 135.9, Sodium 910.8, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 38.3
IRISH POTATOES
Small, no-bake cookies that look like potatoes. It's fast and easy.
Provided by MBMCD
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Irish
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle the sugar on the coconut. Add the cream and mix gently.
- Take approximately 1/2 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place cinnamon in a plastic bag and shake cookies a few at a time until coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
IRISH CHAMP (MASHED POTATOES)
One of the favorite Irish ways to serve potatoes. For a change try adding any of these:Leeks, nettles, peas, or brown crispy onions. Instead of the green onions I added frozen peas after mashing the potatoes with the hot milk and then kept the potatoes hot Looked and tasted great
Provided by Bergy
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Finely chop the green onions (white& green tops) and mix with the cold milk.
- bring slowly to a boil and simmer 3-4 minutes, turn off the heat and leave to infuse.
- Peel and mash the cooked potatoesand while still hot mix with the boiled milk& green onions.
- Beat in some of the butter.
- Season with salt& pepper.
- Put a knob of butter on top& serve.
- You can do this recipe ahead and reheat in a 350F oven, covered with foil until hot (apprx 30 minutes).
COCONUT-FREE IRISH POTATOES CANDY
I was frantically searching for a non-coconut recipe for Irish Potatoes for St. Patrick's day. I recently became allergic to coconut, so I made this recipe up after not being able to find an alternative online or in any cookbooks I have at home. I think the almonds are a nice twist and help maintain the consistency of the ball instead of just omitting coconut from other recipes I've seen. This is a good no-bake recipe. It is simple to make and easy to eat.
Provided by TIFFASMITH
Time 50m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place almonds in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely ground. Pour cinnamon into a rimmed plate.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until evenly blended. Place the bowl into a large pan filled with ice to help mixture stiffen; make sure butter mixture does not spill out of the bowl.
- Sift confectioners' sugar into the butter mixture. Add ground almonds and stir until combined. Let mixture rest on ice for 5 minutes.
- Roll mixture into 1/2-inch balls and roll in cinnamon until coated. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
IRISH HERBED POTATOES
It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without potatoes. The herbs make these extra tasty. -Connie Lou Blommers, Pella, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over potatoes and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
IRISH POTATOES STUFFED WITH CORNED BEEF:
Baking potatoes stuffed with onion, green pepper, and canned corned beef and topped with poached egg.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Potato
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Scrub potatoes well; prick with fork in several places. Bake at 375°F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until easily pierced with fork.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 Tablespoons butter in small saucepan. Saute onion and green pepper until tender.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove thin slice from top of each potato. Scoop out inside of potato, leaving 1/4 inch thick shell. Place potato pulp in mixing bowl with remaining 2 Tablespoons butter. Beat, adding enough milk to make stiff mashed potato mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce, corned beef, onion, green pepper, and butter in which they were cooked; mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fill potato shells with mixture, make a well in top of each potato. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine water and 1 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Add vinegar to boiling water. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into sauce dish; slide into boiling water. Poach eggs to desired degree of doneness.
- Place 1 poached egg in well on top of each potato. Garnish with parsley. Serve. Makes 4 servings.
- NOTE: The stuffed potatoes can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated until baking time. Allow a few extra minutes to heat.
- Irish Cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 243.1, Sodium 760.4, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.4
IRISH MASHED POTATOES
In Ireland, this dish is known as Champ. It has many variations -- you might try it with cabbage, soft garlic, leeks, parsley, chives, peas or even dulse -- but it is always served with melted butter. The best fun is dipping your potatoes into the melted butter.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 the butter and one tablespoon of the cooking oil in a frying pan over a high heat.
- When the butter starts to bubble, add in the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for five minutes or until the onions start to wilt.
- Turn the heat down very low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are evenly browned and wilted, but not crisp.
- In Ireland, potatoes are always boiled in their skins, drained and then left in the hot pan for the skins to dry and crack before they are peeled and mashed.
- If you like, though, you can also peel the potatoes beforehand, wash the starch off, then boil in salted water until tender.
- Drain and mash.
- Meanwhile, trim and slice the spring onions, including all the dark green bits.
- Place in a pan with the milk and simmer until tender.
- Tip the milk and onion and 25g of butter into the mash and beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the remaining butter.
- Serve the mash in a mound on each plate, making a well in the centre of each mound to fill with the remaining melted butter.
- Top with the onions.
- Serve immediately and encourage your diners to dip their spoonfuls of mashed potato into the pools of butter.
POTLUCK IRISH POTATOES
The flavor combo in this recipe is so good. I really liked the layering of flavors in this dish. They all were there in every bite ... and made every bite really enjoyable. This recipe called for on can of milk. I interpreted this as using the soup can filled with milk.
Provided by Eric Dueker
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Fry the bacon in a non-stick or cast iron skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towel, but leave grease in skillet.
- 2. While bacon is cooking, peel, wash, and slice potatoes into appox. 1/8" thick slices as you would for scalloped potatoes. Place in 9x13 baking dish.
- 3. Mix soup and milk in small bowl and pour over potatoes. Incorporate potatoes and mushroom soup mixture.
- 4. Sprinkle dish with a teaspoon each of Course Pepper and Kosher Salt. Check your bacon, no burning allowed! Just kidding! Your doing great!
- 5. Add first a layer of the roast beef pieces, then the corned beef pieces, and finally the cubed Velveeta. Bake in preheated 350 deg. oven for approx. 40 minutes, or until potatoes tender. Check with fork.
- 6. While dish is in oven, reheat the skillet with bacon grease and add the yellow onion and cabbage. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, about 1/2 tsp each. Fry in hot bacon grease until cabbage is done and beginning to brown. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 stick of butter.
- 7. When potatoes are done, remove from oven. Using fork, transfer cabbage and onion mixture to cassrole dish to uniformly cover potatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with shredded colby cheese. Top with bacon, and finally, chopped green onions. Return to oven for about 10 minutes to melt cheese and crisp slightly. Times vary so be careful not to burn onions.
- 8. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10-15 min. before serving. Can be side or a main dish served with warm rolls as it does contain meat, veggies, and dairy!
IRISH POTATOES WITH BACON APPLES & ONIONS
This recipe has been changed from its original version. I added my own twist on it. I added the onions , yukon Gold potatoes, and spices to this dish. The combination of salty, sweet and savory together is awesome. The Original version came from The flavors of Ireland cookbook. I felt it needed some jazzing up. There is...
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Casseroles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 425°. Place bacon on lined sheet pan. Place the bacon in the oven to cook.
- 2. While the bacon is cooking. Wash and diced potatoes into 1 to 2 inch chunks. I left the skins on. Peel and core the apples. Cut and dice them into one to two inch chunks as well. Place potatoes in a large pot with water and boil. Boil until they are halfway cooked through.
- 3. Add the apples to the water with the potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside.
- 4. Remove bacon from oven drain on paper towel. Fry the onion in 1-2 tablespoons of butter until it is caramelized. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 5. Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in pan. Be careful not to brown it. Toss the potatoes and apples with the butter coating well. Salt and pepper the potatoes to your liking. Toss with the parsley and Thyme. Add in the onion and combine all together.
- 6. Pour into the large casserole dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake at 400° for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Serve!
IRISH MASHED POTATOES (COLCANNON)
Make and share this Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by princess buttercup
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in water until tender.
- Drain.
- While potatoes are cooking; Melt butter in large skillet.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in kale and cook 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Mash potatoes, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper with mixer.
- Stir in kale mixture.
CHAMP (IRISH MASHED POTATOES)
My mom was of Irish descent, and she had a lot of traditional Irish recipes. This was her recipe for Champ. She loved to reheat leftovers the next morning, with crumbled bacon on top, and have them for breakfast in place of hash browns. She originally used Russet potatoes to make this recipe, but she switched to Yukon Gold...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Potatoes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place potatoes in a medium stockpot, and fill with enough water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover pot and reduce heat to low and let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in colander and return potatoes to stockpot.
- 2. Meanwhile, in separate saucepan, place scallions in a saucepan with the milk, and simmer over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, cover pan and let stand about 10 minutes.
- 3. Add 1/2 of the sour cream, butter, salt, pepper and milk mixture to the potatoes in the stockpot, and mash until potatoes are smooth and still hot. Add more sour cream as needed for a smooth, creamy consistency.
- 4. Garnish with a knob of butter in the center, then sprinkle more chopped scallions/green onions on top, and serve while still hot.
IRISH HERBED POTATOES
Talk about a quick and easy side potato dish!! Another recipe found on Taste of Home website while searching for Irish recipes for our Culinary Quest. I changed it slightly, (by adding "to taste" to most ingredients) to suit our family and others.
Provided by Lynn Dine
Categories Potatoes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over potatoes and toss to coat.
FRESH GREEN BEANS W/ FRESH IRISH POTATOES
As a farm girl I've always grown and cooked vegetables. I have cooked green beans several ways including canning them for Winter eating. One very delicious way to cook fresh, green beans is adding freshly dug irish potatoes to the pot. My potatoes are growing so well, I have some in my garden and some in buckets. My neighbor will...
Provided by Jewel Hall
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. in a large skillet cook bacon sections on med heat, when drippings begin to gather in pan dump in chopped onion. Cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tender.
- 2. Have bacon onion mixture on low, add beans and irish potatoes to bacon and onion; turn heat up to medium/ high to get beans and potatoes to boiling well. Add salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover, turn heat down to low...medium low and cook until potatoes are fork tender. Make sure all liquid does not boil out, beans will stick. May add a little more if necessary.
- 3. Remove lid, if too much liquid may turn up to cook some liquid out. Watch closely so contents do not stick.
OLD IRISH SCALLOPED POTATOES
A simple scalloped potato recipe passed down from my Irish ancestors, using ingredients you have on hand.
Provided by Sheila Dortch Stockdale
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer butter slices on top of potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour half-and-half evenly over potato mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until sauce has thickened and potatoes are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Boil potatoes until tender: Make sure the potatoes are cooked through before mashing or roasting them.
- Use a variety of potatoes: Different types of potatoes have different flavors and textures, so using a mix of varieties can create a more interesting dish.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Season the potatoes well: Salt, pepper, and garlic are classic potato seasonings, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs can add a lot of flavor to potato dishes. Some good options include parsley, chives, rosemary, and thyme.
- Serve the potatoes hot: Potatoes are best served hot and fresh from the oven or stovetop.
Conclusion:
Potatoes are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. With so many different ways to prepare them, there's sure to be a potato recipe that everyone will enjoy. The next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, try one of the potato recipes featured in this blog. You won't be disappointed!
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