Colcannon [Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage] is a traditional St. Patrick's Day recipe. This is made with Mashed Potatoes which is combined with cream and sauteed greens and served with butter on top.
Peel and chop the Potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a pot and fill them with salted water. Bring it to a boil, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Heat 1/2 stick of butter in a saute pan. As the butter melts, add chopped Shallots and chopped Cabbage. Add salt & pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the Cabbage tenderizes and the Shallots get translucent (do not brown them). Keep them aside and wipe the pan clean.
After the Potatoes get cooked, drain the water using a colander. Heat 2 tablespoon of butter in the same pan. As the butter melts, add the Potatoes, along with Cream, Salt & Pepper. Mash the Potatoes using a Potato Masher or an Immersion Blender or just use your spatula. Toss in the sauteed Cabbage and Shallots. Stir to combine.
Make a well in the center of the Colcannon and add the butter cubes to it. Garnish with chopped Cilantro or Parsley or Dill Leaves. Serve
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Notes
You can also add Kale. Remove the stem of the Kale Leaves, chop it finely and saute it with the Cabbage and Shallots. Later on, toss it with the Mashed Potatoes.
You can replace Cream with Milk for the Mashed Potatoes.
You can also include some Leeks and Green Onions. Saute the Leeks with the veggies and garnish with the Green Onions.
You can also add some crispy Bacon. After you have fried the veggies, wipe the pan clean using a paper towel and fry the Bacon until they are crispy. Cool it down and break them into bits. Do not wipe the pan clean of the Bacon drip. Just add the stick of butter and the Potatoes. Finally, just garnish with the Crispy Bacon bits.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Colcannon [Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage]
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158.5
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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