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Easy Colcannon

Easy Colcannon Recipe: Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage

Discover how to make easy colcannon, a delightful blend of mashed potatoes and cabbage that's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Dairy
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole milk heated
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for serving
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
  • 1 cup green cabbage finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup scallions chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small Saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes, then place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk and butter until warm, then pour over the potatoes.
  4. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in the salt, green cabbage, scallions, and black pepper until well combined.
  6. Serve hot, drizzled with additional butter if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe with ingredients like kale, crispy bacon, or cheese for added flavor.

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