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Colcannon Potatoes

A comforting Irish dish made with creamy mashed potatoes and vibrant greens, perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: side
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for serving
  • ½ cup whole milk warm
For the Greens
  • 1 cup Savoy cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons scallions chopped, for garnish
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks.
  2. Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes and let them sit for a minute to let excess moisture escape.
Cooking
  1. Return the drained potatoes to the pot, add warm milk and butter, and mash until smooth.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped cabbage for about 5 minutes until wilted.
  3. Fold the sautéed cabbage into the mashed potatoes until well incorporated.
  4. Serve warm, optionally topping with chopped scallions and an extra pat of butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, substitute cream for milk.

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