Description
Traditional Irish Colcannon is a comforting mashed potato dish enriched with creamy butter and milk, combined with sautéed green cabbage and fresh green onions. This hearty side brings a touch of Irish countryside flavor to your table, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (e.g., Russets)
Vegetables
- 4 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 4 chopped green onions
Dairy & Fats
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus extra for serving
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Boil Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks to ensure they cook uniformly. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes, then drain.
- Sauté Cabbage: While the potatoes cook, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped green cabbage along with salt and pepper, and sauté until wilted and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Green Onions: Incorporate the chopped green onions into the skillet with the cabbage and cook together for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Mash Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Stir in the milk or heavy cream and the butter. Mash everything together until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Combine Cabbage Mixture: Fold the sautéed cabbage and green onions into the mashed potatoes, mixing well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve: Serve the Colcannon hot, optionally topped with an extra pat of butter for richness.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for a fluffy mash texture.
- For added flavor, you can use heavy cream instead of milk for creamier Colcannon.
- Adjust the amount of butter to your preference for richness.
- Colcannon pairs well with corned beef or served as a vegetarian main dish.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
