Creamy Colcannon
A traditional Irish dish of creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed cabbage, perfect for comfort food season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Toss in the diced potatoes and let them simmer for 15-20 minutes until they are tender.
- Sauté the cabbage: While the potatoes are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped cabbage and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until it softens.
- Mash the potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well. Return them to the pot and add the remaining butter and milk. Mash until creamy and smooth.
- Combine with cabbage: Fold the sautéed cabbage and optional green onions into the mashed potatoes, mixing gently.
- Season: Season your colcannon with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting it to your liking. Mix well and serve!
Notes
For an even creamier texture, use half-and-half instead of milk. For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil and use plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg