Irish Champ

Irish Champ

Side Dish Potatoes

Looks similar to colcannon, but champ is native to the North of Ireland. It's made by blending scallions or green onions with creamy mashed potatoes. Great on its own, served steaming hot with extra butter which will melt through it. But it's also the perfect side dish for good quality sausages.

Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 326
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 40m

Ingredients:


  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:


  • 1   Place potatoes into large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • 2   Drain well. Return to very low heat and allow the potatoes to dry out for a few minutes. (It helps if you place a clean dish towel over the potatoes to absorb any remaining moisture.)
  • 3   Meanwhile, heat the milk and green onions gently in a saucepan, until warm.
  • 4   Mash the potatoes, salt and butter together until smooth. Stir in the milk and green onion until evenly mixed. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve piping hot in bowls. Set out some extra butter for individuals to add to their servings.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 13g 20%
    Saturated Fat 8.0g  
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 420mg 17%
Potassium 1209mg 34%
Total Carbohydrates 46.8g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 7.8g 16%
Sugars 6g  
Vitamin A 1036IU  
Vitamin C 55mg  
Calcium 144mg  
Iron 3mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 5mg  
Vitamin B6 1mg  
Magnesium 71mg  
Folate 76mcg