Irish Colcannon with Cabbage and Green Onions
Traditional Irish Colcannon is a classic Irish dish made with creamy mashed potatoes blended with tender cabbage or kale, butter, and scallions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage or chopped kale
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup warm whole milk
3 green onions, sliced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add shredded cabbage or kale and cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Mash the drained potatoes. Stir in remaining butter and warm milk until creamy.
- Fold in cooked greens and sliced green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with a small pat of butter on top if desired.
Notes
Warm the milk before adding to prevent stiff potatoes. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light. Adjust the amount of greens to taste.