Irish mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, buttery, and packed with flavor. The key to making the best Irish mashed potatoes is to use high-quality ingredients and to follow the steps carefully. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect Irish mashed potatoes, as well as some tips for troubleshooting common problems.
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IRISH COD PIE TOPPED WITH MASHED POTATOES
A Hearty Seafood, Irish Dish. Comfort food. An good, easy one dish meal.Try garlic mashed potatoes or my Mashed potatoes and cauliflower with roasted garlic I make this so to disguise cauliflower. recipe #47281
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cod fillets in the bottom of a 8x8x2 buttered oven dish.Place dish on a cookie sheet pan because there will be sauce that escapes and runs down the outside of the casserole dish.
- Make a cheese sauce by mixing 2 oz each of butter and flour, 1/2 liter of milk and 3 1/2 oz grated cheese cook till slightly thickened: pour over fish.
- Top with mashed potatoes sprinkle grated cheese over them and dot with butter.
- Bake in a hot oven (450 F) for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown.
- Optional -- I just made this again and put in 2 sliced scallions into the cheese sauce after it was cooked{step #2}.Garnish with scallions.
- Optional -- 1/2- 1 cup peeled and deviened Shrimp added unto the fish gives some added flavor as well!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 135.9, Sodium 910.8, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 38.3
IRISH CHAMP (MASHED POTATOES)
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
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).
IRISH MASHED POTATOES
In Ireland, this dish is known as Champ. It has many variations -- you might try it with cabbage, soft garlic, leeks, parsley, chives, peas or even dulse -- but it is always served with melted butter. The best fun is dipping your potatoes into the melted butter.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 the butter and one tablespoon of the cooking oil in a frying pan over a high heat.
- When the butter starts to bubble, add in the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for five minutes or until the onions start to wilt.
- Turn the heat down very low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are evenly browned and wilted, but not crisp.
- In Ireland, potatoes are always boiled in their skins, drained and then left in the hot pan for the skins to dry and crack before they are peeled and mashed.
- If you like, though, you can also peel the potatoes beforehand, wash the starch off, then boil in salted water until tender.
- Drain and mash.
- Meanwhile, trim and slice the spring onions, including all the dark green bits.
- Place in a pan with the milk and simmer until tender.
- Tip the milk and onion and 25g of butter into the mash and beat with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the remaining butter.
- Serve the mash in a mound on each plate, making a well in the centre of each mound to fill with the remaining melted butter.
- Top with the onions.
- Serve immediately and encourage your diners to dip their spoonfuls of mashed potato into the pools of butter.
IRISH MASHED POTATOES (COLCANNON)
Make and share this Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by princess buttercup
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in water until tender.
- Drain.
- While potatoes are cooking; Melt butter in large skillet.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in kale and cook 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Mash potatoes, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper with mixer.
- Stir in kale mixture.
CHAMP (IRISH MASHED POTATOES)
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
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.
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for the best results. Yukon Gold potatoes are creamier, while Russet potatoes are more fluffy.
- Peel the potatoes before boiling them. This will help the potatoes cook more evenly.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water. This will help to flavor the potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly before mashing them. This will prevent the potatoes from being watery.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer. This will help to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Add butter, milk, and cream to the potatoes while mashing. This will help to make the potatoes rich and flavorful.
- Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as parsley, chives, or rosemary.
- Serve the potatoes immediately. They are best when they are hot and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Irish mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them simple or loaded with butter and cream, Irish mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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