Champ

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With st. Patricks day just around the corner why not try this irish comfort food.

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Steps

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Peel potatoes and cut in to large even dice , cook in boiling salted water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.

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Drain well.

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Put the spring onions in a saucepan with the milk , bring to the boil , then simmer for 2-3 minutes.

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Remove from the heat and infuse for 10 minutes.

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Mash the potatoes , beat in the milk and onion mixture , then the butter , salt and pepper.

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Put in a clean pan and reheat.

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To serve , spoon into small bowls in mounds , make a hollow in the top and insert more butter and cheese kale or cabbage can be used instead of the onions and cheese , would then be called colcannon.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, spring onions, milk, butter, blue cheese, salt, black pepper