Creamy Champ
Buttery mashed potatoes loaded with melted scallions and cream — comfort food perfection in under 20 minutes. Pure Irish magic on a plate.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 count scallions, white and light green parts sliced thin
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
Heat milk and butter in the empty pot over medium heat until steaming, 2 minutes.
- 3
Return potatoes to the pot and mash until mostly smooth (leave a few lumps for texture).
- 4
Fold in scallions, salt, and pepper until combined and creamy.
- 5
Serve hot in bowls, top with an extra knob of butter if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 4 quarts)
- colander
- potato masher or ricer
- wooden spoon
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