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Colcannon (Traditional Irish Potatoes)
Creamy, buttery, and full of flavor, these Colcannon potatoes will become your new go-to side dish recipe for any meal! They are simple and easy to make and packed with all kinds of delicious ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes (peeled, cut into chunks)
- 3 medium red potatoes ( skins left on, cut into chunks. The red skins add texture)
- 4 tbsp butter (more for serving)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Cabbage or Kale (chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1 1/4 cups half and half or cream (more if needed)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the potato chunks. Add enough cold water to completely cover the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, and cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- To the same pot, add the butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the kale or cabbage, and continually stir and cook for 4 minutes to help soften the greens. Add the chopped green onion and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return the boiled potatoes to the pot on top of the cooked greens. Pour in the half and half, and mash the potatoes.
- Continue to mash and incorporate all the ingredients together. If the potatoes seem dry, add more half and half until you reach your desired creamy texture. Season with salt and pepper, and more to taste if needed.
- Serve with additional butter if you desire!
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Notes
- Traditional Colcannon can also be made with cabbage if you prefer!
Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
2171mg
(62%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4042IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 2171mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4042IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.