Description
Colcannon is a classic Irish comfort food that combines creamy mashed potatoes with tender cabbage and leeks, creating a rich and flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
Butter:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Cabbage:
- 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
Leeks or Green Onions:
- 1 cup chopped leeks or green onions
Milk or Cream:
- 3/4 cup whole milk or cream
Salt and Pepper:
- to taste
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until fork-tender.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter, add cabbage and leeks, and cook until softened.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash hot potatoes with butter and milk until creamy. Mix in cooked cabbage and leeks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with an extra pat of butter on top if desired.
Notes
- Colcannon pairs well with sausages, roasted meats, or as a vegetarian main dish.
- For a richer flavor, use cream instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
