Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)
Looking for a comforting St. Patrick’s Day side dish? Colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes) is the perfect fit—buttery mashers are mixed with sautéed cabbage, green onions, and half-and-half for a cozy side everyone will ask for seconds of. They’re also great for Sunday suppers and easy weeknight meals.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Cost: $4.53 or $0.76/serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes russets or yellow, peeled and diced
- ½ small head of cabbage savvoy or green, sliced
- 6 green onions diced
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- ⅔ cup half & half
- ¾ tsp salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add the peeled and diced potatoes. Simmer until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, place 3 tbsp butter on top of the potatoes to melt, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add your sliced cabbage. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green onions to the cabbage, and saute another 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Once the butter is melted over the potatoes, add the half & half and salt, and mash the potatoes until smooth. Stir in the cabbage and green onions until well mixed, then serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 333mg | Fiber: 5g
