colcannon

Name: Colcannon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 - large potatoes, cut into chunks; 4 tablespoon(s) salted butter, plus 2 tbsp; 2/3 cup(s) cream; 2-3 - leeks; 6 - scallions, finely chopped; - salt and pepper

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Kristin D

Clearfield, UT

Updated on Feb 19, 2013

This was a HUGE staple in my family growing up. It's actually a dish traditionally served during Halloween. The cook will put lucky charms or coins into the mixture--these are said to bring the recipients good luck or fortune. My dad's version uses scallions and leeks, but you may use cabbage or kale if you prefer.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - large potatoes, cut into chunks
4 tablespoons salted butter, plus 2 tbsp
2/3 cup cream
2-3 - leeks
6 - scallions, finely chopped
- salt and pepper

How To Make colcannon

Step 1

Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for 15-20 minutes. Drain well and mash with a potato masher until smooth and velvety. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add 4 Tbsp butter and cream together. Stir well. The mashed potatoes should be creamy. Keep them warm.

Step 2

Cut leeks into chunks. Cook in small skillet, add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and cook until just done. Pour leeks and cooking butter into potatoes and mix well. Mix in scallions. Mix well again. Season well with salt and pepper.
Step 3

Serve along side beef roast or pot roast or even some lamb.
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