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Irish Colcannon

Creamy Irish Colcannon: A Cozy Comfort Food Experience

Irish Colcannon is a comforting dish of buttery mashed potatoes and sautéed cabbage, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes
For the Mixture
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute margarine
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cups Green Cabbage or kale
Optional Add-ins
  • 4 slices Crispy Bacon can be omitted
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cut the Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes into chunks, place in a pot with salted water, and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to warm pot.
  2. In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter, add chopped onions, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Stir in shredded cabbage and cook for another 7-8 minutes.
  3. Mash the warm potatoes in the pot, mix in the heavy cream and remaining butter until creamy. Fold in the sautéed cabbage and onions, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining bacon, and garnish with butter if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional to customize with herbs or other add-ins to suit taste preferences.

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