champ (green onion mashed potatoes)

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Jun 25, 2015

Champ is traditionally served with a well in the middle that has a dab of butter melting in it. The potatoes are usually eaten from "outside" to "inside," dipping each bite into the butter. From the Tinakilly Country House & Restaurant in Rathnew, Ireland.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced (about 1 1/3 cups)

How To Make champ (green onion mashed potatoes)

  • Step 1
    Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, bring cream and butter to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often.
  • Step 3
    Mix in green onions. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep while potatoes cook.
  • Step 4
    Drain potatoes thoroughly. Return potatoes to same pot and mash. Add cream mixture and stir until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often.)

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Category: Potatoes
Culture: Irish
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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