Description
This traditional Colcannon Irish Potato recipe is a creamy, comforting side dish combining mashed potatoes with tender cabbage and green onions. Perfectly seasoned with butter, milk, and a hint of black pepper, it brings authentic Irish flavors to your table. Ideal for pairing with ham or corned beef, this dish is both hearty and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Vegetables
- 1 small head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half, warmed
Seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender, then drain well.
- Sauté the cabbage and onions: While the potatoes cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced cabbage and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for another 2 minutes to release their flavor.
- Mash the potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the warmed milk and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, mashing until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine ingredients: Stir the cooked cabbage and green onions into the mashed potatoes until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the colcannon to a serving dish. Make a small well in the center and add a pat of butter if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm for a classic Irish experience.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, replace some of the milk with heavy cream.
- Bacon bits or ham can be stirred in for additional savory flavor.
- Traditionally, colcannon is served alongside ham or corned beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
