Champ mash
Experience the creamy delight of traditional Irish Champ mash, a comforting dish made with fluffy potatoes, tangy sour cream, rich butter, and fresh scallions. Perfect as a side or on its own, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds!
- 26 Apr 2024
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 4 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
Champ mash, a traditional Irish dish, combines creamy mashed potatoes with the fresh flavor of scallions. This comforting side dish is simple to make and a perfect complement to various main courses. Follow this recipe to create a smooth and flavorful champ mash that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks to ensure they cook uniformly.
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the scallions. Separate the white and light green parts from the dark green tops.
- In a small pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Add the white and light green parts of the scallions to the melted butter and sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and return them to the pot.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot potatoes and allow it to melt.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and free of lumps.
- Stir the sour cream into the mashed potatoes, mixing thoroughly to ensure it is well incorporated.
- Fold in the sautéed scallions (both the white and light green parts) into the mashed potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the champ mash to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with the dark green tops of the scallions for a touch of color and extra flavor.
- Serve hot, either as a side dish or a main course accompaniment.
Tips:
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds for a fluffier mash.
- Ensure the potatoes are cut into even chunks to cook uniformly.
- Warm the sour cream and butter before adding them to the potatoes to maintain the mash's temperature and consistency.
- Add the chopped scallions in stages: stir half of them gently into the potatoes for even distribution, and use the remaining half as a garnish for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust the consistency by adding a splash of milk if needed.
With just a few simple ingredients and these tips, you can effortlessly create a delicious and creamy champ mash that combines the classic comfort of mashed potatoes with the bright, fresh taste of scallions. Enjoy this versatile dish as a standout side at your dining table.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 240 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 250kcal | 10% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.73g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 36g | 11% |
| Fiber 4.44g | 12% |
| Sugar 3.06g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 10g | 12% |
| Saturated 5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 30mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 80ug | 9% |
| Choline 30mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 0.17mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 0.10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 2.15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 0.62mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B9 33ug | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 0.04ug | 2% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 45% |
| Vitamin E 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 4.86ug | 4% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 45mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu 0.23mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.67mg | 15% |
| Magnesium, Mg 50mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus, P 130mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 900mg | 26% |
| Selenium, Se 1.50ug | 3% |
| Sodium, Na 18mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.69mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 180g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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