Colcannon with Green Onions

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. russet potatoes peeled, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
• 1 1/2 lbs. savoy cabbage thinly sliced
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 green onion bunch chopped
• 3/4 cups unsalted butter room temperature
• Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Instructions

1. 1
   Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash with masher. Set aside.
2. 2
   Combine cabbage and water in heavy large skillet. Boil until almost all liquid evaporates, tossing cabbage frequently, about 15 minutes. Mix cabbage into mashed potatoes.
3. 3
   Combine milk, green onions and 1/2 cup butter in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to melt butter. Pour over potato mixture and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Mound mashed potatoes in bowl. Make well in center. Place remaining 1/4 cup butter in well. Sprinkle with chives and serve.