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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 900 g Potatoes
• 6 stalks Scallions (green onions)
• 250 ml Milk
• 75 g Butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.

Step 2

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the scallions.

Step 5

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).

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a fork until smooth and lump-free.

Step 8

Gradually add the warm milk, butter, and scallion mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring well to combine.

Step 9

Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Serve hot as a side dish alongside meats, stews, or other hearty main dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1270.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.8

Total Fat 68.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 199.5mg	0%
Sodium 2948.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 32.4g	0%

Vitamin D 125.4IU	0%
Calcium 499.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 5331.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 52.5%