Sprout & spring onion champ

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Ingredients

1kg potato (King Edward or Maris Piper work well), cut into chunks

100g butter , plus extra for serving

bunch spring onion , sliced

400g Brussels sprout , halved and finely sliced

400ml milk

good grating of nutmeg

Method

Put the potatoes in a large pan of salted water, cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins or until cooked through. Drain and leave to steam-dry for 5 mins.

Heat the butter in a large pan, add the spring onions and cook for 3 mins, stirring regularly. Tip in the Brussels sprouts and cook for a further 8 mins until soft. Add the milk and warm through for 1 min more.

Tip the potatoes back into their pan, mash, then add the milk and sprout mixture. Add the nutmeg, season and stir.