Colcannon: Discover the Delicious Twist on Mashed Potatoes!
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage, offering a delicious twist on the classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook the cabbage in boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked cabbage and green onions until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional butter if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk or butter.
- Colcannon can be made with kale instead of cabbage for a different flavor.
- This dish is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg