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Colcannon Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage

Colcannon combines mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, butter, and sometimes scallions. It is simple, filling, and deeply comforting.
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 3 cups chopped cabbage or kale
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
  2. Cook cabbage or kale in a skillet with a little butter or water until tender.
  3. Fold greens and scallions into potatoes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with extra butter.

Notes

  • Kale gives a stronger flavor; cabbage is sweeter.