Buttery Champ with Crispy Onions
Creamy mashed potatoes folded with scallions and finished with a well of melted butter. Irish comfort food that hits in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes (russet or yukon gold), peeled and halved
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped (white and light green parts)
- ¾ cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 6 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
While potatoes cook, melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel.
- 4
Warm milk in the same skillet, then add drained potatoes. Mash until smooth but still slightly chunky.
- 5
Fold in scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- 6
Make a well in the center. Add remaining 4 tbsp butter to the well. Top with crispy onions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 12-inch skillet
- colander
- potato masher
- paper towels
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