Champ
Experience the comforting taste of traditional Irish cuisine with this classic **Champ** recipe, a creamy and flavorful mashed potato dish enriched with buttery scallions. Perfect as a hearty side dish, this recipe combines fluffy mashed potatoes with warm milk infused with finely chopped green onions, creating a simple yet indulgent blend of textures and flavors. Ready in under 45 minutes, Champ is seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper, then topped with a melting pool of butter for an irresistible finishing touch. Serve it alongside roasted meats, stews, or your favorite hearty dishes to add a touch of Ireland to your table. This easy recipe is ideal for family dinners or special holiday celebrations, offering a deliciously comforting taste that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 g Potatoes
- 6 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 250 ml Milk
- 75 g Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the scallions.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over low heat. Add 50 g of butter and the chopped scallions to the milk. Stir occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture is warm (but do not let it boil).
Once the potatoes are done, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to release excess steam.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a fork until smooth and lump-free.
Gradually add the warm milk, butter, and scallion mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring well to combine.
Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer the champ to a serving dish, make a small well in the center, and place the remaining 25 g of butter in the well to melt.
Serve hot as a side dish alongside meats, stews, or other hearty main dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 2949 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 5332 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
