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Traditional Irish Colcannon with Cabbage

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Colcannon is a traditional Irish recipe made with creamy mashed potatoes blended with sautéed cabbage and scallions.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
  2. Sauté cabbage in half the butter until soft.
  3. Add scallions and cook briefly.
  4. Mash potatoes and stir in warm milk and remaining butter.
  5. Fold in cabbage mixture.
  6. Season and serve warm.

 

Notes

Warm the milk before adding to maintain smooth texture. Avoid overmixing to keep potatoes light.