Colcannon Is a Traditional Irish Recipe with Cabbage and Potatoes
Colcannon is a traditional Irish recipe made with creamy mashed potatoes blended with sautéed cabbage or kale, butter, and scallions for a comforting and classic side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage or chopped kale
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk warmed
3 green onions sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Boil potatoes until fork-tender and drain well.
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Sauté cabbage or kale in butter until softened.
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Add green onions and cook briefly.
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Mash potatoes with butter and warm milk.
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Fold in sautéed greens.
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Season and serve warm.
Notes
Use warm milk for smoother mash.
Drain potatoes thoroughly before mashing.
Add bacon for extra richness if desired.