Description
Traditional Irish Colcannon is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines buttery mashed potatoes with vibrant greens, bringing warmth and comfort to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (e.g., Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 head of fresh cabbage
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Shred the cabbage and add it to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the potatoes and cabbage. Return them to the pot; add butter, milk (or cream), salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
- Fold in chopped green onions for added flavor.
- Serve hot, drizzled with melted butter and garnished with extra green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg