Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes)

5 from 3 votes

Colcannon is a traditional Irish mashed potatoes recipe. It's made with potatoes and cabbage that have been blended with scallions, butter, and cream. These potatoes are a delicious, comforting side dish that can be served with all of your favorite Irish-inspired meals.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Irish

Servings: servings

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
4 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/2 cups heavy cream
3 scallions (white and green parts sliced thin)
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Instructions

Add the potatoes to a medium pot of cold, salted water.
2 pounds russet potatoes
Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 8-10 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, add 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
3 tablespoons butter
Once the butter is melted, add the cabbage and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4 cups green cabbage, salt, pepper
Cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Warm the heavy cream, remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and scallions in a small sauce pot over low heat until the butter is melted and warmed through.
1/2 cups heavy cream, 3 scallions, 3 tablespoons butter
Once the potatoes are done cooking, drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
Add half of the warm cream mixture and mash, gradually adding more of the cream and scallions until the desired fluffiness is achieved.
Stir in the cabbage and mace until evenly blended.
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
salt, pepper
Garnish with fresh, minced parsley, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

The heavy cream can be substituted with milk or half-and-half.
Extra cream mixture can be can poured over the top of the potatoes for serving, if desired.
Mace can be substituted with nutmeg, or it can be omitted.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-5 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition