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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
Traditional Colcannon is a creamy and delicious recipe for Irish Mashed Potatoes filled with tender cabbage. It’s the perfect side dish to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cups cabbage or kale, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- fresh scallions or chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced cabbage or kale to the skillet and cook until it wilts and becomes tender, stirring occasionally. This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and milk to the pot.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the cooked onion and cabbage or kale mixture into the mashed potatoes. Season with the ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Transfer the Colcannon Irish mashed potatoes to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh chives or chopped green onions.
- Serve the Colcannon Irish mashed potatoes hot as a delicious side dish, enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
1091mg
(31%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
614IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1091mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 614IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.