Irish Colcannon
Irish Colcannon is a traditional creamy mashed potato dish mixed with kale or cabbage, perfect as a comforting side that celebrates Irish heritage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups chopped kale or green cabbage
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 green onions, sliced thin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, blanch the kale or cabbage in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain and chop finely.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Heat the milk and butter together until the butter melts.
- Stir the milk and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes until creamy.
- Mix in the chopped kale or cabbage and sliced green onions.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
For extra richness, try folding in some cooked bacon bits or top with a pat of butter before serving.