You shouldn't have to just settle for lackluster mashed potatoes. Take some inspiration from an Irish staple and whip up these tasty spuds instead.

In this image taken on Oct. 8, 2012, sour cream and chive mashed potatoes served in a bowl are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ...

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese are the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth. The addition of cream ...

Mashed potatoes are one of my top comfort foods, and I love an ultra-smooth, creamy version laden with butter and cream or milk. They’re also a blank canvas when I feel like changing it up a bit ...

If working in advance, cover the finished, hot mashed potatoes with plastic wrap set directly on the surface and then top with the lid of the pan. The potatoes will hold like this, off the heat ...