Traditional Colcannon is a classic Irish dish that’s both comforting and delicious. It combines creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, often mixed with scallions, butter, and milk, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Traditional Colcannon
Traditional Colcannon is a classic Irish dish that’s both comforting and delicious. It combines creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, often mixed with scallions, butter, and milk, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cups cabbage chopped
- 1/2 cup milk or as needed
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 scallions chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, cook the chopped cabbage in boiling water for about 5-7 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and sauté the scallions until soft.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with the milk and 2 tablespoons of butter until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked cabbage and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.3mg
I tried this recipe, but it just didn’t taste right. Maybe the cabbage was too much?
Nah, I don’t think cabbage is the prob. Colcannon is supposed to taste like that. Just different, ya know?
I think you might’ve used too much cabbage. It’s all about balance! Maybe try less next time?
This colcannon was a hit! So creamy and comforting. Definitely making again. 🥔❤️
Good recipe! But why you gotta use so much butter? 😅 Can’t we make it healthy?