Description
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage and green onions. This comforting side dish is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cabbage Mixture:
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Sauté Cabbage: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, cook cabbage until softened, then add green onions and cook briefly.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain cooked potatoes, return to pot, add remaining butter and milk/cream, mash until smooth.
- Combine: Fold in sautéed cabbage mixture, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with extra butter.
Notes
- Try using kale instead of cabbage for a twist.
- Pairs well with corned beef, sausages, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
