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Creamy mash with spring onions warmed in milk, eaten with a lump of butter melting on top.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.79 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes, until very tender.

    15 min
  2. 2

    Warm the milk in a small pan with the spring onions. Keep it at a gentle simmer for 4 minutes, until the onions are soft.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for 2 minutes. Mash until smooth, with no lumps.

  4. 4

    Beat in the hot milk and onions and half the butter. Season well.

  5. 5

    Pile into a warm dish, make a well in the top and add the rest of the butter. Serve straight away.

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