Mashed Potatoes With Green Onions And Butter (Champ) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
- 1 c. Lowfat milk
- 1 c. Packed green onions (minced)
- 1/2 c. Butter melted Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Potatoes were first bought to Ireland, in the sixteenth century. It was the staple food of the peasant diet. Because of their dependence on the potato, the Irish were plunged into what became known as the great Potato Famine of 1845. Champ is a common potato dish, served to this day in Ireland. Many meals are made with potato, as well as breads, soups and other dishes.
- Cook peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Cook over low heat till all water evaporates. Cover pot with towel across top of pot. Cover pot with lid, remove from heat. Let stand ten min. Mash warm potatoes in pot. Butter large serving bow.. Bring 1 c. lowfat milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Add in 1 c. green onions and simmer 5 min, Add in lowfat milk mix and half of melted butter to mashed potatoes, mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon potatoes into prepared bowl. Using back of spoon make well in center of mashed potatoes.
- Pour remaining melted butter into well. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 151g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 218 | |
| Calories from Fat 139 | 64% |
| Total Fat 15.83g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.99g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium 425mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 16.88g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.97g | 2% |
| Protein 3.44g | 6% |
