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Colcannon

Colcannon: Buttery Irish mashed potatoes folded with tender cabbage and green onions.
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Buttery Irish mashed potatoes folded with tender cabbage and green onions.

Makes: 6 servings · Pan: Large pot · Oven: Stovetop · Holiday: St. Patrick's Day

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Ingredients

VolumeGrams
2 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks1134 g
1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided113 g
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced—
4 green onions, sliced—
1 cup milk, warm227 g
1 tsp table salt, to taste6 g
1/4 tsp black pepper0.6 g

Gram weights use the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart; amounts given in lb or oz are converted by weight (1 lb = 453.6 g, 1 oz = 28.35 g); “—” means the ingredient isn’t on the chart, so measure it by volume or count. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling, or better, weigh it.

Method

  1. Simmer the potatoes in salted water until very tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet and cook the cabbage until tender, 6–8 minutes. Stir in the green onions for the last minute.
  3. Mash the potatoes with the warm milk and most of the remaining butter, then fold in the cabbage, salt and pepper.
  4. Serve with the last of the butter melting in a well on top.

Tips

  • Kale works in place of cabbage.

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