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Easy Irish Colcannon

Made with mashed potatoes and cabbage, this Easy Irish Colcannon Recipe is irresistibly delicious and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes 2 to 2 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • Celtic sea Salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for serving
  • 3 lightly packed cups chopped kale cabbage, chard, or other leafy green
  • 3 green onions minced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup milk or cream

Instructions

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  1. Boil peeled, chopped potatoes in a medium pot - you don't need to measure out water, just make sure your water covers over your potatoes. Be sure to cut potatoes into large chunks to help them cook faster. You can also skip this step and use frozen peeled potatoes and microwave or boil until soft.
  2. Add a pinch of salt to the water, and bring to a boil.
  3. When potatoes are soft enough to be easily pierced with a fork, they are done. Drain in a colander, let sit for a moment while melting butter.
  4. Add butter to a pan and heat until light and foamy. Stir in greens, and let wilt and cook down, stirring to prevent burning.
  5. Add green onions and cook an additional minute.
  6. Pour in milk slowly, stirring as you pour it in, and mix well. Reduce heat to medium.
  7. Add in potatoes, and use a masher or a hand mixer to start mixing potatoes and mash them with greens, don't overwork potatoes but mash to soft.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste - I like to add a bit of garlic powder too sometimes, though it is not strictly traditional.
  9. Add a pat of butter in the center when serving, and a crack of fresh pepper on top!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.