By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
190 cal · 20 min
Champ: Buttery Mashed Potatoes with Scallions
Recipe GLPRf9007c8267e514
A classic Irish comfort dish of creamy mashed potatoes enriched with butter and light cream, finished with fresh scallions for a bright, savory flavor. Perfect as a side dish or light starter.
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Ingredients
4 Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup Butter
¼ cup Light cream
1 bunch Scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Cracked black pepper
Directions
Place peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 12–15 minutes.
While the potatoes cook, gently warm the light cream and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is just warm. Remove from heat.
When the potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly in a colander and return them to the hot pot.
Pour the warm cream and butter mixture over the drained potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy. Season generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Fold in the sliced scallions, reserving a small handful for garnish if desired. Divide among serving bowls and top with the remaining scallions. Serve hot.
Comments
Champ is a dead-simple Irish side that hits all the marks for a Charlotte weeknight. Russets, butter, cream, and scallions are staples at every Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger banner in the region—zero special trips required. The stated 20 minutes is honest if you cut corners on prep, but realistically add five more to boil potatoes until fork-tender and finish the mash, landing around 25 total. Cost per serving runs roughly $1.20 to $1.40, driven entirely by butter and cream; potatoes and scallions are negligible. The dish reheats beautifully in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of milk, making it ideal for leftovers, and it pairs effortlessly with roasted chicken, pork chops, or stew without demanding attention once the potatoes hit the water.
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