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Irish champ potatoes are mashed potatoes done right. Fluffy spuds meet warm onion kissed milk and a generous melt of Irish butter for a side that’s simple, rustic, and seriously so good!
This traditional Irish champ recipe comes together in just a few simple steps. Warm, buttery goodness, and full of flavor, it’s an easy recipe that delivers big comfort with minimal effort. Let’s get started!
Don’t overmix the potatoes! Or they’ll turn gummy. I get the best texture when I mash by hand. If you prefer an electric hand mixer, use it briefly and stop as soon as they’re smooth.
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In a medium-sized saucepan, combine ¾ cup whole milk and ⅓ cup minced green onions. Over low heat, bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat and set aside, allowing the green onions to infuse into the hot milk.
Peel and quarter 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes. Add the potatoes to a large pot filled with salted water and boil until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes really well to remove any moisture. Return the cooked potatoes to the warm pot and let them steam dry for 2-3 minutes.
Pour ½ cup of the milk mixture over the potatoes. Mash using a handheld masher until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Add the remaining milk, if needed, to reach the desired consistency.
Add ⅓ cup unsalted Irish butter and stir to melt. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 634IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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