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Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)

A traditional Irish side dish made with creamy mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, butter, and scallions—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups green cabbage finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Place chopped potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook potatoes for about 15–18 minutes until fork tender.
  3. Meanwhile sauté cabbage in butter until tender.
  4. Drain potatoes and mash them until smooth.
  5. Add warm milk and remaining butter, mashing until creamy.
  6. Fold in cooked cabbage and sliced green onions.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm with butter on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, add crispy bacon bits or substitute kale for cabbage to make another traditional Irish variation.