Chef John’s Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale. It is often served on Halloween, with a hidden coin or ring inside, and the person who finds it is said to have good luck.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Chef John’s Colcannon

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mashing Cuisine: Irish Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 960

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cabbage
• 1 cup Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and quarter the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender.
2. While the potatoes are boiling, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and green onions. Cook until softened.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the milk and butter. Mash until smooth.
4. Stir in the cooked cabbage and green onions. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.