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Traditional Irish Colcannon - Potatoes and cabbage
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Traditional Irish Colcannon

A surprisingly easy and tasty dish. Try these in place of your regular mashed potatoes! Add extra flavor with scallions, chives, or bacon.
Cuisine Irish
Keyword Colcannon, Irish food, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 192kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 nice sized head of cabbage
  • 5-6 peeled potatoes use floury, baking type potatoes. Russet potatoes are perfect.
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • Lots of butter at least a stick preferably Kerrygold
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional:
  • Chives
  • Chopped cooked bacon

Instructions

  • Wash and cut the cabbage and potatoes into chunks.
  • Wash & chop the scallions.
  • Put all into a large pot, cover with water, and boil.
  • When potatoes are fork tender (check at 20 minutes and then again every 5 until done) remove from heat & mash.
  • Add butter, salt & pepper to taste.