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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

Delicious Colcannon Recipe: Traditional Irish Mashed Potatoes

Enjoy this delightful Colcannon, a traditional Irish dish made with creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed greens.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Milk or cream
  • 2 cups Savoy cabbage
  • 4 stalks Scallions (green onions)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • a pinch Nutmeg

Equipment

  • pot
  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Peel and quarter the Russet potatoes. Boil them in a pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk or cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mash until smooth.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté the chopped scallions and Savoy cabbage until tender.
  4. Fold the sautéed greens into the mashed potatoes and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize by adding kale instead of Savoy cabbage or crispy bacon for richness. Reheat with a splash of milk if needed.

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