Irish Colcannon

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    422 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    European

Irish Colcannon

Sweet cabbage, creamy mashed potatoes, rich cream, and bright green onions combine to make this traditional Irish food that is both flavorful and filling.  Irish Colcannon is a traditional dish that is great for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds yellow potato quartered, or red potato
  • 3/4 cup cream half-and-half, or whole milk
  • 8 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/2 cabbage cored and chopped, green, whole head
  • 1-2 cups kale stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.  Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender.  When soft, drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside.
  2. In the same pot that the potatoes were boiled in, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.  Add the chopped cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and saute until the cabbage softens, around 5-7 minutes.  If you want to add kale as well (or use it instead of cabbage altogether), cook the kale for the last 3-4 minutes since it doesn't take as long to wilt as the cabbage does.  Add the chopped green onions for the last minute or two.  Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Return the potatoes to the pot and mash them using a potato masher, then stir in the cream and 4 tablespoons of the remaining butter, reserving 2 tablespoons of butter for finishing the potatoes.  Stir in the cabbage and green onions, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Transfer the colcannon to a serving bowl and top with the remaining butter to melt over top.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 1265mg (27%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2192IU (44%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 1265mg 27%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2192IU 44%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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