Description
Irish colcannon brings hearty potato comfort straight from traditional kitchens. Creamy green onion-studded mashed potatoes blend with buttery cabbage, offering a soul-warming side dish perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) Russet potatoes, peeled & quartered
- 0.5 head cabbage (approximately 6 cups)
- 1 white onion or 2 leeks
Dairy Components:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) cream, warmed
- 0.25 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
Cooking Extras:
- Additional butter as needed
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water, add 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully lower the diced potatoes into the bubbling water, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, periodically testing their tenderness by piercing with a sharp fork. They should yield easily without falling apart completely.
- While potatoes are cooking, prepare the vegetables by finely dicing the onions or meticulously slicing the leeks into thin, uniform rings. Cut the cabbage into rustic, medium-sized chunks that will provide textural contrast.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the prepared onions or leeks, sautéing until they become translucent and slightly golden around the edges.
- Introduce the chopped cabbage into the skillet, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Allow the vegetables to soften and caramelize slightly, developing a rich, deep flavor profile.
- Once potatoes are perfectly tender, drain them thoroughly in a colander, then return to the original pot. Using a robust potato masher, crush the potatoes into a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of heavy cream and 4 tablespoons (60 grams) of butter into the potatoes. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixing until smooth and luxurious.
- Gently fold the sautéed vegetable mixture into the mashed potatoes, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients. For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle an additional 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of melted butter over the top.
Notes
- Elevates humble potatoes into a luxurious comfort food with Irish roots celebrating generations of home cooking.
- Transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, heartwarming dish that connects families around the dinner table.
- Mashing by hand creates rustic texture impossible to achieve with machine-processed techniques.
- Caramelized onions and soft cabbage weave complex flavor layers throughout the traditional potato base.
- Versatile side dish that pairs perfectly with roasted meats or stands confidently as a standalone meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg