Description
Colcannon Potatoes is a traditional Irish mashed potato dish enhanced with buttery cabbage, onions, and green onions. This creamy, comforting recipe combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with sautéed cabbage and onions, delivering a delicious side that pairs perfectly with hearty meals. Ready in just 40 minutes, it serves 8 and brings a taste of Ireland to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into half moons
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for cooking potatoes)
Mashed Potatoes
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk, heated
- â…“ cup half and half, heated
Cabbage and Onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ head green cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for cooking cabbage and onions)
- 4 green onions, finely chopped plus more for serving
- Additional unsalted butter for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the peeled Yukon Gold potatoes in a pot and cover them with cold water about 1 inch above the potatoes. Add salt to taste. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender but still intact.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes until almost smooth. Stir in 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add heated whole milk and half and half while mixing. Taste and adjust salt as needed to enhance flavor.
- Sauté Cabbage and Onion: In a separate pan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion, shredded cabbage, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover with a lid and cook until the cabbage is bright green and tender, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to infuse flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cooked cabbage and onion mixture into the pot with mashed potatoes. Add the finely chopped green onions and stir everything together until well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if desired.
- Serve: Transfer the colcannon to a serving bowl. Serve hot with additional butter and green onions garnished on top for an extra burst of flavor and richness.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the best creamy texture.
- Heating the milk and half and half before adding helps keep the mashed potatoes smooth and creamy.
- Covering the cabbage and onions while cooking locks in moisture and speeds tenderizing.
- Adjust salt gradually to suit your taste preferences.
- Additional butter on top enhances richness and traditional flavor.
