This Irish colcannon recipe is a traditional Irish potato dish that's very easy to make. For unauthentic but enhanced flavor, you can add bacon bits or Cheddar cheese, or both.
Ingredients
- potatoes: 2 pound (cubed)
- head cabbage: 1 piece (chopped)
- bunch green onions: 1 piece (chopped)
- butter: 0.25 cup (softened)
- half-and-half cream: 0.5 cup
- salt and black pepper: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Place potatoes, cabbage, and green onions into a large saucepan; fill with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
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Drain vegetables and place them into a large bowl. Mash potatoes and vegetables with butter using a fork until mixture is chunky, pouring in half-and-half gradually as you mash. Season with salt and pepper.
