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Irish Colcannon: Creamy, Comforting Mashed Potatoes with a Twist


  • Author: Lara Smith

Description

A traditional Irish dish, Colcannon combines creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage and green onions. Perfect as a side for your favorite Irish meals or enjoyed on its own.


Ingredients

Potatoes: 2 pounds, peeled and cut into chunks

Cabbage: 1 small, shredded

Green Onions: 4, chopped

Butter: 1/2 cup

Milk: 1/2 cup

Salt: to taste

Pepper: to taste


Instructions

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

While potatoes are cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add green onions and cook for another 2 minutes.

Mash potatoes with the remaining butter and milk until smooth. Stir in cabbage and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve hot with an extra pat of butter on top.