Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender; drain and return to pot.
  2. Cook over low heat until any water from potatoes evaporates.
  3. Place a kitchen towel across the top of pot, cover pot with lid and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
  4. Mash hot potatoes in pot; set aside.
  5. Butter large serving bowl.
  6. Bring milk to simmer in medium saucepan.
  7. Add chopped green onion and simmer 5 minutes.
  8. Add milk mixture and half of melted butter to mashed potatoes and mix well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Spoon potatoes into prepared serving bowl; using back of spoon, make a well in center of potatoes.
  10. Pour remaining butter into well and serve.