Colcannon Mash

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Colcannon Potatoes are an Irish mashed potato recipe that are mixed with sauteed cabbage and green onions in addition to the butter and milk. Amazingly delicious, and easy to make!

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Sliced Cabbage

Key Ingredient

– Yukon Gold potatoes – sea salt – unsalted butter – sliced cabbage – onions – 1milk

Ingredients

1. Wash the potatoes and use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.

WASH THE POTATOES

2. Dice the potatoes into large chunks.

DICE THE POTATOES

3. Place the potato chunks into a large pot and fill it with water until the potatoes are covered.

ADD TO A POT

4. Bring the water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

BOIL

5. Turn the heat down to medium-high and allow the potatoes to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender.

SIMMER

6. While the potatoes are simmering, take this time to slice the cabbage into thin strips and small pieces. Also slice the green onions (but keep them separate from each other).

SLICE THE CABBAGE

7. When the potatoes are done, drain them into a large colander in the sink.

DRAIN THE POTATOES

8. Return the empty pan to the stovetop and place the butter into the pan. Turn the stovetop back on to medium heat.

MELT THE BUTTER

9. When the butter is melted, add the shredded cabbage and stir to toss in the melted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is starting to become wilted, about 5-6 minutes.

COOK THE CABBAGE

10. Add in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.

ADD THE GREEN ONIONS

11. Turn the heat off the stovetop but leave the pan on the burner.

TURN OFF THE STOVE

12. Add the potatoes back to the pan and add an additional pinch of salt, and the milk.

ADD THE POTATOES

13. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the salt to taste.

MASH THE POTATOES

14. Place the potatoes into a serving bowl, and serve with an additional pat of butter on top.

SERVE

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Enjoy!

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