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Traditional Irish Colcannon

Hearty Traditional Irish Colcannon for Cozy Comfort Food

This Traditional Irish Colcannon combines creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed greens for a comforting, gluten-free dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes peeled and cubed
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Cabbage or Kale chopped
  • 1 cup Swiss Chard, Spinach, or Beet Greens optional
For the Creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter divided
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Whole Milk or Plant-Based Milk for dairy-free
For the Seasoning
  • 4 scallions Green Onions chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic optional, minced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes, place in salted boiling water, and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté greens for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute.
  3. Warm cream or milk with remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat until melted.
  4. Mash drained potatoes until smooth, avoiding lumps.
  5. Combine warm cream mixture into the potatoes and mix until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Fold in sautéed greens and scallions until well combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, serve hot with butter on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Consider adding crispy bacon or a fried egg on top for extra richness.

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