Green Onion Smashed Potatoes (Champ)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into about 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 bunch green onion, sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
• salt and pepper
• cold butter, cut into pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the potatoes in a pot of boiling water until very tender (about 15 minutes).

2. 2

   While the potatoes are cooking: in a small saucepan bring the cream and butter to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.

3. 3

   Add in the green onions.

4. 4

   Remove from heat; cover with lid and let steep (off of the heat) while the potatoes are cooking.

5. 5

   Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then return to the same pot and mash with a potato masher (do not beat, leave the potatoes with some small chunks).

6. 6

   Add in the cream/onion mixture; mix with a wooden spoon to combine.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Spoon smashed potatoes onto each plate in a pile and make a indentation.

9. 9

   Put 1-2 tablespoons hard butter in the indentation.

10. 10

    Delicious!