Description
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale, green onions, and plenty of butter. This recipe yields a comforting and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cut into chunks)
Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for serving)
Milk or Cream:
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
Cabbage:
- 3 cups chopped green cabbage (or kale)
Green Onions:
- 1 cup chopped green onions (or leeks)
Salt and Pepper:
- to taste
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Sauté Cabbage: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, sauté cabbage until softened, then add green onions and cook.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain cooked potatoes, mash with butter, and slowly stir in milk or cream for desired creaminess.
- Combine: Fold in cooked cabbage and green onions, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Top with butter and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half-and-half or use more butter.
- This dish pairs beautifully with corned beef, sausages, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
