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Colcannon
We first discovered colcannon on a trip to Ireland a few years ago. We were so surprised at how cooked cabbage can actually make mashed potatoes even better! These mashed potatoes are rich and creamy and sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 8 medium Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt plus more to taste
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 cups lightly packed shredded cabbage
- 3 green onions minced
- 1/2 cup milk plus more as needed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Add the salt to the water.
- Bring water to a boil and cook until potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and set aside.
- Return the pot to the stove along with 3 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted add the cabbage to the pot and cook, stirring often, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green onions and cook for 1 minute more.
- Return the potatoes to the pot along with the milk and cream. Mash over low heat until smooth and creamy. Add additional milk or cream to reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with remaining butter.
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Notes
- You may swap the cabbage for chopped kale, if preferred. Spinach and other leafy greens can also be substituted, though they're not as traditional.
- Add more milk or cream to reach the desired consistency you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
1001mg
(42%)
Potassium
822mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
676IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1001mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.