Champ

LAURIE's Note:

Simple and inexpensive, yet warm and filling, Champ is unquestionably one of the most delicious side dishes ever created in Ireland...posted from an Irish recipe site for the Zaar World Tour!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 lbs potatoes , peeled and cubed
• ½ lb green onion , chopped (scallions)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 ounces butter

Directions:

1. Boil the potatoes until cooked, about 10 minutes.
2. Simmer the green onions in milk for about 5 minutes
3. Drain potatoes and mash.
4. Add the hot milk and scallions, salt, pepper and half the butter and mix.
5. Dot with the rest of the butter and serve immediately.
6. HINT: The secret of success to this Irish potato recipe is making sure all the ingredients are kept very hot while you're preparing it.

Reviews

[Shuzbud]

Absolutely delicious! I really enjoyed the tang from the spring onions. This is definitely a new keeper for us- thanks!

[pedspeech]

I loved the flavor of the green onions infused into the milk (and, thus, the potatoes). However, my husband and I both found this a little too thick for our preferences- I thought it needed more milk and he requested the addition of sour cream. Either way, I will be using this technique in the future but probably tinkering with the ingredients a bit. Thanks!