Traditional Irish Champ
Irish Champ is a timeless Irish recipe that combines creamy mashed potatoes with scallions (green onions) for a burst of bright spring flavor. It's an all time Irish side dish favorite often eaten by itself also! Perfect for a St. Patrick's day dinner, or anytime you would serve mashed potatoes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb Potatoes Russets, peeled
- Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 Green onions chopped and divided by white and green
- ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon White pepper ground
- ¼ cup Butter ½ cube for serving bowl
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and place in a pot with enough water to cover the tops by about ½ inch.2 lb Potatoes, Water
- Add the salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low boil for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.1 teaspoon Salt
- Drain the water and leave the potatoes in the pot. Cover with a cloth and let site for another 15-20 minutes to dry the potatoes with the retained heat.
- While the potatoes are cooking, simmer the milk and the white portion of the scallions together for about five minutes. Just simmer on low.1 cup Milk, 8 Green onions
- Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes until mostly smooth.
- While the potatoes are hot, add the milk with the white portion of the minced scallions, butter and mix until creamy.
- Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Fold in ½ of the reserved chopped green scallion tops.½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon White pepper
- Transfer the Champ to a serving bowl and make a well in the center, pushing the ½ cube of butter down in the well so it can melt.¼ cup Butter
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like russet potatoes for the best results, as they mash well and create a creamy texture.
- Don't overcook the potatoes, as they will become mushy and watery.
- Mash the potatoes while they are hot for a smoother texture.
- Be gentle when folding in the scallions to avoid breaking them down too much.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg