Colcannon Potatoes
Otherwise known as Irish mashed potatoes, this recipe is perfect as a side dish for the St. Patrick's Day holiday
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon gold or yellow potatoes peeled & cut into medium chunks
- 4 cup green cabbage cut into small strips
- 1/2 cup leeks trimmed (no dark green top or bottom root) & diced
- 1/2 cup scallions trimmed (no dark green top or bottom root) & diced
- 6 tbsp butter softened & cut into 3 pieces
- 1/4 cup half and half
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water for potatoes. Boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes until they are very tender and start to fall apart.
- Meanwhile, in a separate large pot over medium heat, add 1 piece of butter and the cabbage. Sauté until wilted yet still al dente, about 4-5 minutes. Add leeks and scallions, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes. Keep heat on very low until potatoes are done.
- Add drained potatoes to cabbage mixture and mash with a potato masher. Add another piece of butter and the half and half that’s been warmed in the microwave for 25 seconds and stir.
- Use the potato masher to work through any leftover lumps, until mashed potatoes are almost smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring again.
- Serve immediately.