"Delicious Irish mashed potatoes, called Colcannon, are loaded with cabbage, leeks, scallions, and of course – butter!"
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)
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Prep time: 25mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cups green cabbage, diced into small pieces
- 1/2 cup leeks, trimmed and diced
- 1/2 cup scallions, trimmed and diced
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into 3 cubes, softened
- 1/4 cup half and half
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, boil water for potatoes. Boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes until they are very tender and start to fall apart.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a separate large pot over medium heat, add 1 piece of butter and the cabbage. Sauté until wilted yet still al dente, about 4-5 minutes. Add leeks and scallions, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes. Keep heat on very low until potatoes are done.
Step 3
Add drained potatoes to cabbage mixture and mash with a potato masher. Add another piece of butter and the half and half that’s been warmed in the microwave for 25 seconds. Stir.
Step 4
Use the potato masher to work through any leftover lumps, until mashed potatoes are almost smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring again.
Step 5
Serve right away, family style, with the last piece of butter on the top. Watch that butter melt all over your potatoes. What a sight to see!