Champ

Directions

1. 1
   Peel potatoes and cut in to large even dice, cook in boiling salted water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
2. 2
   Drain well.
3. 3
   Put the spring onions in a saucepan with the milk, bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and infuse for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Mash the potatoes, beat in the milk and onion mixture, then the butter, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Put in a clean pan and reheat.
7. 7
   To serve, spoon into small bowls in mounds, make a hollow in the top and insert more butter and cheese (if using) Kale or cabbage can be used instead of the onions and cheese, would then be called Colcannon.