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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
Creamy Champ
comfortwholesomeirishvegetariangluten-freevegetariancreamyfluffy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.

  2. Step 2

    Heat milk and butter in the empty pot over medium heat until steaming, 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Return potatoes to the pot and mash until mostly smooth (leave a few lumps for texture).

  4. Step 4

    Fold in scallions, salt, and pepper until combined and creamy.

  5. Step 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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