Ultimate Creamy Colcannon with Irish Mashed Potatoes
Ultimate Creamy Colcannon Recipe is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, sautéed cabbage, butter, and milk for a rich, comforting side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
4 green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Extra butter for serving
Instructions
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Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.
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Sauté cabbage in butter for 6–8 minutes until soft. Add garlic and green onions, cook briefly.
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Mash potatoes until smooth. Add butter and warm milk, mixing until creamy.
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Fold in cabbage mixture and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve hot with extra butter on top.
Notes
Use kale instead of cabbage if desired; avoid overmixing; reheat with added milk to maintain