Colcannon

This recipe for colcannon is easy to make with mashed potatoes, tender leeks, and green cabbage for a deliciously comforting traditional Irish dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground mace
• 1 cup milk, or as needed
• 1 pound potatoes
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 pound green cabbage, sliced
• 2 small leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

While potatoes are boiling, simmer or steam cabbage in a separate pot until tender. Drain and chop; set aside and keep warm.

Step 3

Place leeks in a small pot; add just enough milk to cover. Simmer over low heat until leeks are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and mace; mash well. Stir in cooked leeks and milk. Stir in cabbage and heat through until potatoes are pale green in color. Make a well in the center of the colcannon and pour in the melted butter. Mix well and serve.