Ingredients
2 lb potatoes, peeled and halved
1 cup milk
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
- Cover with a clean dish towel and place over very low heat for 1–2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and sliced green onions until just warmed through.
- Add butter and salt to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the warm milk and green onion mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and serve hot.
Notes
Use floury potatoes for the smoothest texture.
Do not over-mash to avoid gluey potatoes.
Add a splash of cream for extra richness if desired.
Finish with an extra knob of butter before serving for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
