Champ (Mashed Potatoes from Ulster)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup chopped leeks, washed
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine leeks and milk in another saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.

3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. With a potato masher, mash until smooth. Stir in oil and the warm leeks and milk. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information per Serving

  calories 213  carbohydrates 36  fat 4  saturated fat 1  mono unsaturated fat 3  protein 7  cholesterol 4  fiber 2  potassium 40     

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This recipe has been added to the following public cookbooks:
Beth's Delish, Greta's Family Favorites by Mom, IRISH_ST PATRICKS DAY, St. Patrick's Day, franks meals

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    Traditionally, this dish is made with potatoes and scallions and topped with a great deal of butter. Substituting leeks for scallions produces a mellower flavor, one that doesn’t require a rich finish. Yukon Golds also add buttery color and flavor.