Description
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, cabbage, and kale, offering a delicious twist on classic mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pot, steam the cabbage and kale until wilted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and milk to the potatoes, mashing until smooth.
- Fold in the steamed cabbage and kale, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with additional butter.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Colcannon can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add green onions or leeks for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Steaming
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg