Ingredients:
3 1/2 pounds potatoes, well scrubbed
8 ounces Irish butter
1 1/4 cups hot milk
Black pepper, freshly ground
1 medium head cabbage, cored & finely shredded
1 pound ham, cooked the previous day
4 scallions, finely chopped
Flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish

Directions:
Steam the potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes. Peel while hot, using a knife and fork. Chop with a knife before mashing thoroughly until smooth. Add 1 stick of butter in tablespoon-size pieces. Gradually add the hot milk, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan. Season with black pepper.

Boil the cabbage in unsalted water until color changes somewhat darker. Add 2 tablespoons butter to tenderize it. Cover with lid for just a couple minutes. Drain thoroughly then return cabbage to the pan. Chop into small, bite-size pieces.

Put the ham in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes or until tender, then drain. Remove any fat from the meat and chop into small pieces. Stirring gently, add the cabbage, scallions, and ham to the mashed potatoes.

Plate individual servings, making an indentation on the top of each. Place a tablespoon of butter into each indentation. Garnish with chopped parsley.

(Serves 4-6)

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