This classic Irish dish is a satisfying combination of creamy mashed potatoes and flavorful cabbage.
Red Potato and Cabbage (Colcannon)
Ingredients
1 pound red potatoes (about 3 to 4 cups chopped)
1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
½ cup chopped onion
6 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about ½ head)
1 cup 1% or nonfat milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut into quarters. Cook in boiling water or steam until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until it becomes clear, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add milk, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until cabbage is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain potatoes. Add cabbage mixture to potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or large fork to reach desired texture. Serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Use any all-purpose potatoes such as yellow or white. Russet potatoes are also good but you may want to remove the rough skin after scrubbing them.
- Instead of cabbage, try adding any chopped leafy greens such as beet or turnip greens, spinach, kale or chard.
- Try adding cilantro on top for more flavor.
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Comments
I made Colcannon last night with purple cabbage and purple potatoes! It was entertaining to eat a dish of purple food, but the result was delicious! I did add some bright green chopped parsley for a bit of color. I love this recipe.
Made this recipe a couple of years ago. I got it from the Spanish version calendar, so had to translate some items while I was cooking! It is super-delicious and hearty, and great on a cold winter night...like tonight.
Made this recipe for a pantry demo where they had lots of cabbage and potatoes. Prepared the recipe ahead of time, refrigerated it, then reheated in a skillet at the pantry. The wonderful smells made everyone want to taste it, and it was a total hit! Will be making this at home.