Description
Colcannon is a classic Irish dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with tender cabbage and flavorful green onions. It’s a comforting and hearty side dish that pairs well with a variety of mains.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for serving)
Milk or Cream:
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream (warmed)
Cabbage:
- 1/2 head green cabbage (cored and finely shredded)
Green Onions:
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until tender.
- Sauté Cabbage: Melt butter in a skillet, cook cabbage until softened, then add green onions.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain potatoes, mash with butter and warm milk/cream until creamy.
- Combine: Fold in sautéed cabbage and green onions, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve warm with an extra pat of butter on top.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for the cabbage if desired.
- For a richer version, use heavy cream and add a splash of melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
