Cheap Irish Colcannon

This is a college try on a traditional favorite. Sometimes you're too poor to get all the ingredients for colcannon. It's a good quick filler for lunches in college. I like to put some brown gravy in mine, too, for more flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 2 ½ cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 3 cups hot prepared instant mashed potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the cabbage and broccoli in a saucepan, and fill with just enough water to cover the vegetables. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Stir in the prepared mashed potatoes, butter, garlic salt, and black pepper.