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Easy Colcannon - creamy Irish mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage.

Colcannon

A cozy and easy Irish dish combining creamy mashed potatoes and tender cabbage, perfect for a comforting meal without complicated steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet) Choose potatoes that mash well.
  • 1/2 head Green cabbage Sliced thin.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For comfort and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Milk or cream Warm it slightly before adding.
  • to taste dashes Salt Don't skimp on seasoning.
  • to taste dashes Black pepper Add according to preference.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 stalk Scallions Slice for extra flavor if desired.
  • 1 clove Garlic Add roasted garlic for a different flavor.
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg For a cozy flavor.
  • to taste spoonful Sour cream Adds a gentle tang.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the potatoes into similar sized chunks for even cooking.
  2. Drain the potatoes after cooking and let them steam dry in the pot for a minute.
  3. Warm the milk or cream before adding it to the potatoes.
Cooking
  1. Melt the butter in a pan and cook the sliced cabbage gently until softened and sweet-smelling.
  2. Add the cooked cabbage to the mashed potatoes.
  3. Gently mix the warm milk or cream into the mash until smooth, avoiding over mixing.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Let any leftovers cool and form into patties for pan-frying the next day. Cold colcannon can make great crispy treats.