Irish Champ (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Irish Champ is a version of a mashed potato side dish that is made with lots of butter and mixed with scallions. Stovetop and Instant Pot versions included.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Russet Potatoes 4-5 potatoes
- 1 cup scallions
- 6 tablespoon salted butter
- 6 tablespoon milk
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel and quarter potatoes.
Instant Pot
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and add the peeled and quartered potatoes.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes.
- Perform a quick release (careful!) and drain the liquid from the pot.
- Mash the potatoes and add the butter and allow it to melt.
- Mix in the milk, scallions, and desired amount of salt and pepper.
- Serve with additonal melted butter if desired.
Stovetop
- Add the peeled and quartered potatoes to a large pot and cover the potatoes with water. Sprinkle with salt.
- Allow the water to begin to boil.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash the potatoes and add the butter. Allow it to melt.
- Mix in the milk, scallions, and desired amount of salt and pepper.
- Serve with additional melted butter if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
