irish colcannon

Name: Irish Colcannon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 5 large russet potatoes peeled and chunked; 5 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1/2 head green cabbage chopped; 2 green onions sliced; salt and pepper to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Mar 7, 2020

This traditional Irish side dish is made with creamy mashed potatoes, swirled with sauteed cabbage and seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and butter. It’s a perfect addition to any comfort food meal.

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Traditional Irish Colcannon is creamy mashed potatoes mixed with sauteed cabbage and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. It is truly a match made in heaven.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

5 large russet potatoes peeled and chunked
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 head green cabbage chopped
2 green onions sliced
salt and pepper to taste

How To Make irish colcannon

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain well making sure to remove excess water. Add two tablespoons butter and cream. Cover and let butter melt.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook until tender: approximately 10 minutes. Add green onions and cook for additional 1 minute.
Step 3

Mash potatoes and gently stir in cabbage mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make small well in top and add remaining tablespoon of butter.
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