Irish Potato Pie
A classic comfort food dish from Ireland, made with tender potatoes and a crumbly pastry crust. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- ●2 large potatoes
- ●1 store-bought pie crustthawed
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●1/2 cup milk
- ●2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Peel and dice the potatoes, then boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender.
- 3
While the potatoes cook, sauté the onion and garlic in butter until softened.
- 4
Drain the potatoes and mash them with milk, butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 5
Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- 6
Spoon the mashed potatoes into the pie crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- 7
Dot the top of the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with chopped herbs, if desired.
- 8
Roll out the remaining pie crust and use it to cover the pie, crimping the edges to seal.
- 9
Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- 10
Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the potatoes are heated through.
- 11
Let the pie rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.