Get ready to transform your ordinary mashed potato experience into an extraordinary culinary journey with this authentic Irish Champ recipe! Imagine creamy, buttery potatoes infused with vibrant green onions, prepared in a fraction of the traditional cooking time thanks to the magic of a pressure cooker. This isn't just a side dish—it's a cultural experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the rolling green hills of Ireland, all while making your dinner preparation incredibly simple and deliciously impressive.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cutting potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Place the cubed potatoes into the pressure cooker, adding enough water to just cover the potatoes completely.
- Secure the pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure, cooking for approximately 8-10 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method to prevent overcooking.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- Return the potatoes to the pressure cooker pot and add butter, allowing it to melt from the residual heat.
- Gradually pour in warm milk while mashing the potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Fold in chopped green onions, distributing them evenly throughout the mashed potatoes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, mixing gently to incorporate.
- Transfer to a serving dish, creating a small well in the center and adding an extra pat of butter if desired.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Use starchy varieties like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture.
- Uniform Cutting: Ensure all potato cubes are roughly the same size (1-inch) to guarantee even cooking.
- Don't Overfill: Leave enough space in the pressure cooker for steam circulation.
- Quick Release is Key: Use the quick-release method to prevent potatoes from becoming waterlogged or mushy.
- Warm Your Milk: Heating milk before adding helps create smoother, more luxurious mashed potatoes.
- Season Gradually: Add salt and pepper in stages, tasting as you go to achieve perfect flavor balance.
- Serve Immediately: Champ is best enjoyed hot, so time your cooking to serve right away.
- Optional Garnish: A sprinkle of extra green onions or a pat of butter on top can elevate the presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 314kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 28mg
