Colcannon

About This Recipe

A beloved Northern Irish comfort food combining creamy mashed potatoes with buttery cabbage. Traditionally served with a well of melting butter in the center.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 700 gpotatoes(peeled, cubed)
• 400 ggreen cabbage(shredded)
• 100 mlmilk(warm)
• 75 gbutter
• 4 spring onionsspring onions(sliced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook potatoes and cabbage

   Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes. In a separate pot, boil cabbage for 5 minutes. Drain well.

   Drain thoroughly so there's no excess water

2. 2

   Mash potatoes

   Mash cooked potatoes until smooth. Stir in warm milk and most of the butter.

   Use a potato ricer for the smoothest texture

3. 3

   Combine

   Fold cabbage and spring onions into mashed potatoes. Mix gently but thoroughly.

   Don't overwork or the potatoes will become gluey

4. 4

   Serve

   Transfer to serving bowl and make a well in the center. Top with remaining butter.

   Serve immediately while hot and creamy

Variations

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  Use leeks instead of spring onions

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  Add kale or other greens for variety

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  Mix in crispy bacon bits for extra flavor

Storage

Best served immediately, though leftovers can be reheated gently with a splash of milk.

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