<link href="css/hmh.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <meta content="urn:uuid:feb72c8e-f8f9-4f81-9d92-998ea18699b4" name="Adept.expected.resource"/> </head> <body><a id="p57"/> <p class="center "> <span class="smallcaps"> <b>SIDES & SALADS</b> </span> </p> <h1 class="chaptertitle ">“Champ”-Style Mashed Potatoes</h1> <p class="left "> <span class="smallcaps">TESTER’S COMMENTS</span> </p> <p class="left ">Irish “champ” is a flavorful combination of mashed potatoes and scallions. This very tasty recipe adds bacon. What’s not to love?</p> <p class="center ">–M.S.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><p class="table">2 to 3</p></td> <td><p class="table">tablespoons butter, divided</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">1</p></td> <td><p class="table">clove garlic, minced</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">1</p></td> <td><p class="table">onion, finely chopped</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">½</p></td> <td><p class="table">pound bacon, sliced in half crosswise</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">2</p></td> <td><p class="table">pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced or cubed</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table"> </p></td> <td><p class="table">heavy or light cream for mashing potatoes</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">2</p></td> <td><p class="table">bunches scallions, washed and trimmed</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table"> </p></td> <td><p class="table">salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left ">In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and onions and cook until transparent. Remove garlic and onions from pan and set aside. Add bacon and cook until crispy; drain on paper towels and crumble.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left ">Put potatoes into a pot and cover with water by at least 2 inches. Heat to a boil and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and mash with remaining butter and cream.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left ">Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Using kitchen scissors, snip scallions into ½-inch lengths over potatoes. Add bacon, onions, and garlic. Mix lightly and season with salt and pepper.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left "> <em>Makes 6 servings.</em> </p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="center ">Almanac favorite</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <hr/> <p class="center "><a id="p57a"/>Do not overmash potatoes. Doing so releases starch and gives the potatoes a glue-like consistency.</p> <hr/> </body> </html>