Description
A traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and scallions, perfect as a comforting side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1 cup of milk
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 bunch of scallions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until warm.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the warm milk and butter mixture to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped scallions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Feel free to add more scallions for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with meats and stews.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Irish Champ, Traditional Irish Recipe, Comfort Food