Best 4 Irish Champ Recipes

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Irish champ is a traditional Irish dish that is typically served as a main course or side dish. It is made with mashed potatoes, scallions, butter, and milk. The dish is believed to have originated in the 18th century and is often served with other traditional Irish dishes such as bacon, cabbage, and soda bread. Irish champ is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. If you are looking for a hearty and comforting dish, Irish champ is a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IRISH CHAMP



Irish Champ image

Looks similar to colcannon, but champ is native to the North of Ireland. It's made by blending scallions or green onions with creamy mashed potatoes. Great on its own, served steaming hot with extra butter which will melt through it. But it's also the perfect side dish for good quality sausages.

Provided by Ita

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and halved
1 cup milk
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ cup butter
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain well. Return to very low heat and allow the potatoes to dry out for a few minutes. (It helps if you place a clean dish towel over the potatoes to absorb any remaining moisture.)
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and green onions gently in a saucepan, until warm.
  • Mash the potatoes, salt and butter together until smooth. Stir in the milk and green onion until evenly mixed. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve piping hot in bowls. Set out some extra butter for individuals to add to their servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 420.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

IRISH CHAMP (MASHED POTATOES)



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One of the favorite Irish ways to serve potatoes. For a change try adding any of these:Leeks, nettles, peas, or brown crispy onions. Instead of the green onions I added frozen peas after mashing the potatoes with the hot milk and then kept the potatoes hot Looked and tasted great

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 -8 unpeeled potatoes
1 bunch green onion
1 1/2 cups milk
4 -8 tablespoons butter
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop the green onions (white& green tops) and mix with the cold milk.
  • bring slowly to a boil and simmer 3-4 minutes, turn off the heat and leave to infuse.
  • Peel and mash the cooked potatoesand while still hot mix with the boiled milk& green onions.
  • Beat in some of the butter.
  • Season with salt& pepper.
  • Put a knob of butter on top& serve.
  • You can do this recipe ahead and reheat in a 350F oven, covered with foil until hot (apprx 30 minutes).

CHAMP (IRISH MASHED POTATOES)



Champ (Irish Mashed Potatoes) image

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.

IRISH CHAMP



Irish Champ image

Do you love mashed potatoes and green onions? Well, this is a recipe you will enjoy. This is a recipe that is more known in Northern Ireland. It would be a wonderful side dish to anything you may serve. If you love green onions and potatoes it is a nice change to plain mashed taters.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb potatoes, peeled and halved
1 c milk
1/4 c butter
1 bunch green onions or scallions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place potatoes into large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return to very low heat and allow the potatoes to dry out for a few minutes. (It helps if you place a clean dish towel over the potatoes to absorb any remaining moisture.) Meanwhile, heat the milk and green onions gently in a saucepan, until warm.
  • 2. Blend or mash the potatoes, till smooth and add your butter and seasonings. Stir in the milk and green onion until evenly mixed. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve piping hot in bowls.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: For the best results, use a starchy potato variety like Russet or Yukon Gold. These potatoes will mash easily and create a smooth and creamy champ.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. Overcooked potatoes will make the champ gluey.
  • Use fresh, finely chopped green onions: This will give the champ the best flavor. Use about 1/2 cup of chopped green onions.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the champ, make sure to spread it out in a single layer in the pan. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from sticking.
  • Serve immediately: Irish champ is best served hot and fresh. It can be reheated, but it will not be as good as when it is first made.

Conclusion:

Irish champ is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new potato dish to try, give Irish champ a try. You won't be disappointed!

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