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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Cabbage)
This Irish colcannon recipe transforms humble mashed potatoes into a creamy, buttery side dish studded with tender cabbage and green onions—the perfect side dish for your St. Patrick's Day feast or any comfort food craving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
225 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup milk whole
- 8 tablespoons butter cut into tablespoons, unsalted
- 1 pound green cabbage , cored and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
- 4 green onions , white and green parts chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes by 1 inch with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine milk, butter, cabbage, green onion, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and add to the cabbage mixture. Mash with a potato masher until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
636mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
516IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 516IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.