Creamy Colcannon Recipe in Just 30 Minutes Flat
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale. It’s creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While potatoes cook, sauté cabbage in butter until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and mash with milk and remaining butter.
- Fold in cooked cabbage and green onions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use kale instead of cabbage for a variation.
- Add cooked turkey bacon for extra flavor.
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg