Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Cabbage)
This Irish colcannon recipe transforms humble mashed potatoes into a creamy, buttery side dish studded with tender cabbage and green onions—the perfect side dish for your St. Patrick's Day feast or any comfort food craving.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into tablespoons
- 1 pound green cabbage cored and coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
- 4 green onions white and green parts chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes by 1 inch with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine milk, butter, cabbage, green onion, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and add to the cabbage mixture. Mash with a potato masher until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.