Irish Colcannon with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish made with creamy mashed potatoes blended with sautéed cabbage and scallions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage or chopped kale
4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
1/2 cup whole milk warmed
3 scallions thinly sliced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Sauté cabbage in half the butter until soft.
- Add scallions and cook briefly.
- Mash potatoes and stir in warm milk and remaining butter.
- Fold in cabbage mixture.
- Season and serve warm.
Notes
Warm the milk before adding to keep potatoes hot and smooth. Avoid overmixing for best texture.