CHAMP (IRISH MASHED POTATOES)

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My mom was of Irish descent, and she had a lot of traditional Irish recipes. This was her recipe for Champ. She loved to reheat leftovers the next morning, with crumbled bacon on top, and have them for breakfast in place of hash browns. She originally used Russet potatoes to make this recipe, but she switched to Yukon Gold...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 to 8 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
water (enough to cover potatoes)
1 cup milk
3 to 4 green onions (scallions), chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
FOR SERVING
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 green onion (scallion), chopped - for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place potatoes in a medium stockpot, and fill with enough water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover pot and reduce heat to low and let simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in colander and return potatoes to stockpot.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in separate saucepan, place scallions in a saucepan with the milk, and simmer over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, cover pan and let stand about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Add 1/2 of the sour cream, butter, salt, pepper and milk mixture to the potatoes in the stockpot, and mash until potatoes are smooth and still hot. Add more sour cream as needed for a smooth, creamy consistency.
  • 4. Garnish with a knob of butter in the center, then sprinkle more chopped scallions/green onions on top, and serve while still hot.

John Hanley
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Tet Morningstar (God1Tet)
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This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Azraa Sathar
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Thaim bassy
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This dish is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Koojo Moses
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This is a must-try recipe for any fan of Irish food.


pastel wolfy9
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I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but this dish is amazing. The spring onions and parsley add so much flavor.


Aria “EnderAlchemist0” Ouart
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This is a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success.


Tyler Macko
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of shredded cheese to the potatoes before I mash them.


Tonya Allison
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mich Lorri
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Easy to make and very tasty. I used less butter and milk than the recipe called for and it was still delicious.


Sajju Jee
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This is the best champ recipe I've ever tried. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing.


ZXT FF
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I love making this dish on St. Patrick's Day. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Su-yen Skyler
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Champ is the perfect comfort food on a chilly Irish day. Creamy mashed potatoes are combined with spring onions, butter, and LOTS of freshly chopped parsley. Adding the milk warmed with the butter helps to keep the champ smooth and creamy, while the