Sausages and champ recipe
An Irish classic, creamy champ and sausages are a must-make if you're wanting a simple, wallet-friendly midweek meal. Serve alongside fresh, vibrant greens and a generous serving of flavoursome gravy.
See method- Serves 4
- 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
- 530 calories / serving
- Freezable
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 onions, finely sliced
- 4 baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 250g fresh greens, thick stems discarded, leaves shredded
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 vegetable stock pot, made up to 500ml
- 8 pork sausages
- 150g 50% less fat crème fraîche
- 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped
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- Energy
- 2215kJ 530.0kcal
- Fat
- 24g
- Saturates
- 9g
- Salt
- 2.4g
- Sugars
- 14g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 59.4gProtein 21.1gFibre 7.5g
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Method
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onions for 15-20 mins, stirring, until golden and caramelised. Add a splash of water if the onions start to catch.
- Boil the potatoes for 15-20 mins until very tender and a fork goes into them very easily. Put the greens in a metal colander or steamer basket over the potatoes for the last 5-6 mins to steam until tender.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir in until it disappears. Gradually add the stock, stirring, until combined. Bring to a simmer, then bubble gently for 10 mins until thickened. Preheat the grill to high.
- Grill the sausages for 8-10 mins, turning a few times, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the potatoes and leave to steam-dry in the colander for 1 min before tipping back into the pan. Mash well, then fold in the crème fraîche and spring onions; season.
- Divide the champ between plates and top with the sausages and greens. Transfer the onion gravy to a warmed jug and serve alongside for everyone to help themselves.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
