Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish featuring creamy mashed potatoes blended with tender cabbage and scallions, perfect as a comforting side or main. This hearty recipe brings a delicious balance of flavors and textures to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain well.
- In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté the chopped cabbage and green onions until soft, about 5–7 minutes.
- Heat the milk gently until warm.
- Mash the potatoes with the remaining butter, then gradually stir in the warm milk until creamy.
- Fold in the cooked cabbage and green onions; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot as a comforting side dish.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding crispy bacon bits or a sprinkle of nutmeg to the mashed potatoes before serving.