Colcannon Potatoes (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

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Colcannon Potatoes (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

These Colcannon Potatoes are creamy, comforting, and hearty! Yukon Gold potatoes are combined with earthy green cabbage, butter, whole milk, and a hint of garlic. They’re perfect as a side for your St. Patrick's Day feast or dinner any night of the week.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: calcannon potatoes, colcannon Irish potatoes, Irish mashed potatoes, Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage, potatoes and cabbage

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into half moons
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided plus more for serving
1 medium onion diced
½ head green cabbage shredded (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon kosher salt more to taste and for cooking potatoes
3 cloves garlic minced
½ cup whole milk heated
⅓ cup half and half heated
4 green onions finely chopped plus more for serving

Instructions

Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water, about 1’’ above potatoes. Salt to taste. Bring water to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer, cook until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
When potatoes are tender but still intact, drain and return to pot. Mash until almost smooth, then add 5 tablespoons of butter and mix until creamy. Add in the heated milk and half and half, continue to mix, taste for salt and adjust to your liking.
While potatoes cook, cook the cabbage and onion in a separate pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium low heat. Add the onion and cabbage and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover with a lid and cook down until bright green and tender, stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Transfer cabbage to the pot with mashed potatoes along with chopped green onions, stir to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning with any additional salt.
Transfer to a bowl and serve hot with additional butter and green onions on top!

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