Description
Traditional Irish Colcannon is the ultimate comfort food—a creamy mash of potatoes, cabbage, scallions, and butter. This beloved side dish is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday roasts, or any hearty family dinner steeped in Irish tradition.
Ingredients
2 pounds potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks 1/2 head green cabbage (about 2 cups), shredded 4 scallions, finely chopped 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for serving Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the Potatoes Add peeled and chopped potatoes to a large pot. Cover with salted cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Sauté the Cabbage In a medium skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add the shredded cabbage with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy. Warm the Milk In a small saucepan, heat the milk and chopped scallions over low heat for 3–4 minutes. Do not boil. Mash the Potatoes Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Add remaining butter and mash until smooth. Combine Everything Stir in the warm milk and scallions, then fold in the sautéed cabbage. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve Hot Serve warm in bowls or on a platter, topped with an extra pat of butter.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet for best texture. Warming the milk prevents the mash from cooling and improves consistency. Do not overcook cabbage; it should retain texture. Add chopped kale or cheddar for variations. Colcannon pairs well with Irish lamb stew, baked fish, or sausage. Leftovers can be shaped into patties and pan-fried.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled, Mashed
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Traditional Irish Colcannon, Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage, Colcannon Recipe, Irish Side Dish, St. Patrick’s Day Potatoes