Colcannon Potatoes
Colcannon Potatoes
Servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium to large sized potatoes - peeled and cut into about 2 inch chunks
- 2-3 cups green cabbage - shredded
- 6 tablespoons butter - divided plus more to top the potatoes
- Salt and pepper
- 8 to 10 scallions - chopped
- 1/3 to 1 cup warm heavy cream or half and half
Instructions
- Put the potato chunks in a large pan.
- Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan and sauté the cabbage for about 3 minutes, keeping it on the move until it’s tender and slightly golden at the edges.
- Season it with a little salt.
- Then add the scallions and continue to cook for another minute or so.
- Next drain the potatoes, return them to the pan.
- Add the remaining butter and 1/3 cup cream.
- Mash the potatoes until light fluffy, adding more cream if needed.
- Season them with salt and pepper.
- Then finally stir in the cabbage. I like to serve in bowls.
- Make a well in the potatoes and put some extra butter in the well.
Notes
This is great served as a side with corned beef or with chunks or sliced corned beef on the top or mixed in. I love to use Irish butter in this traditional Irish dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 1670mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
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What is “2 pounds” of potatoes? Why not just say about how MANY potatoes are in this recipe… Sigh.. I normally don’t WEIGH my spuds, know what I mean?
What a great idea, Chantel! I love brussel sprouts! Yum!
Made this today using chiffoned brussel sprouts, so yummy, everyone loved it!