The Irish Potatoes

Name: The Irish Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 large russet potatoes; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ small onion, minced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; ½ cup butter, melted; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup half-and-half; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Rating: 4.31 stars

29 Ratings
22 Reviews
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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.

By LillyfromPhilly

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

40 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

8 large russet potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
½ small onion, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup half-and-half
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slide the skin from the potatoes and discard; refrigerate peeled potatoes until completely cold, about 1 hour.
Step 3

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
Step 5

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.
Step 6

Drizzle melted butter, whipping cream, and half and half over the potato mixture; season with paprika.
Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

448 calories; protein 6.5g 13% DV; carbohydrates 67.8g 22% DV; fat 17.8g 27% DV; cholesterol 50.1mg 17% DV; sodium 118.3mg 5% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (22)

Most helpful positive review

Kori Lavertue

07/10/2012

This has become one of our favorites in the house. It is simple and basic in flavors, but absolutely delicious. The only thing different I do is to cut the butter in half and it still turns out creamy. And the paprika is definitely a must, just like Baking Nana said. Thank you Lilly for this 10 star recipe! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Ladylyon

04/07/2012

Very bland tasted them after baking and added cheddar cheese just to give them more flavor. I have other recipes similar to this one that I prefer. Thanks Allrecipes for your website. I will still be trying your recipes. Read More

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29 Ratings

5 star values: 19
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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Kori Lavertue

07/10/2012

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Baking Nana

06/12/2012

This really surprised me. It is very good. The only thing I did different was to season each layer of potatoes with salt and pepper& paprika - the paprika is NOT optional, at least in my opinion. Next time and YES, there will be a next time I might add some dried chives to the layers. Thanks - this was a tasty addition to our St. Patrick's Day dinner. Read More

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Ladylyon

04/06/2012

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angeljody68

08/23/2012

My mother always made these and now I make them all the time! So easy and simple to make. I have made them with canned evaporated milk and shredded frozen hash brown potatoes and we thought they were just as good. If you use canned milk just keep in mind that it gives it a slighty different taste. My hubby actually likes them better with canned milk. These are a good side dish with just about anything but I always make these with meatloaf. Read More

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Sooz

02/15/2013

Thanks for sharing Lilly from Philly! Read More

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Maureen Myers

02/08/2013

Yes but have you tried it with spring cabbage.this also is irish once you have it you will want it again and again.Maureen from England. Read More

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gingb

04/28/2013

Made this for 6 adults, and this disappeared, nothing is left - it was a huge hit! I followed the advice of adding paprika with each layer, which worked out great. It's basic in flavors, which is why it's so good. The only thing I might do a bit different next time would be to very lightly sauté the onions before layering the dish. Thanks, I will definitely be making this again! Read More

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Teresa

03/17/2013

I made this dish in honour of St.Patrick's Day. It was quite delicious! I added garlic salt to one layer and I substituted the whipping cream (as I didn't have any) with cream cheese thinning it with a few tablespoons of milk. I was enjoyed by all! Read More

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Ganupshkin

02/28/2013

I thought this was delicious and paired with a lean protein and some other veggies isn't that out of line for a dinner as far as calories. Read More

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Nutritional Information

The Irish Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 447.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 13 %

carbohydrates: 22 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 24 %

sugars:

fat: 27 %

saturated fat: 56 %

cholesterol: 17 %

vitamin a iu: 14 %

niacin equivalents: 47 %

vitamin b6: 57 %

vitamin c: 44 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 25 %

potassium: 32 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 34 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.