Irish Champ
A delicious traditional Irish side dish perfect for Saint Patrick's Day or anytime your making mashed potatoes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed, Russet or Yukon Gold
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the cubed potatoes to a large pot of cold, salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, in a small sauce pan simmer the milk, heavy cream, and green onions for about 5 minutes. Do not boil, just maintain a slow simmer, stirring frequently. Set aside.
- When the potatoes are fork tender, drain and return to the pot. To absorb extra moisture you can place a clean kitchen towel on top or turn the burner on low for a few minutes to reduce the moisture content, this makes the mashed potatoes creamier.
- Add the garlic powder to the potatoes and mash thoroughly with a hand mixer.
- Add the green onion mixture, salt and pepper, and 4 tablespoons of butter to the mashed potatoes. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
- Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter in a small bowl in the microwave.
- Pile the Irish Champ into a serving bowl and drizzle the melted butter over the top!
- Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store Leftovers
You can store leftover Irish champ in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can also freeze Irish Champ mashed potatoes in a freezer bag for up to four months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. To reheat, add a bit more milk and green onions for extra flavor and creamy mashed potatoes.Recipe Tips
- Chop green onions roughly so you get the most flavor in your Irish mashed potatoes.
- Add potatoes to cold water before boiling. Then, turn to low heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
- Green onion is an essential ingredient. Use one bunch green onions for the most traditional Irish dish.
- For extra creamy mashed potato mixture, use an electric mixer on low speed to combine after using a potato masher or ricer.
