Description
Colcannon is a classic Irish mashed potato dish made with buttery potatoes, sautéed cabbage, spring onions, and chives. Creamy, fluffy, and full of comforting flavor, it’s a perfect side dish for roasts, sausages, or festive meals like St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 garlic cloves
200 g (7 oz) butter
300 g (10 oz) cabbage, finely sliced
100 g (3.5 oz) spring onions, finely chopped (including green parts)
100 ml (0.5 cups) single cream
20 g (4 tsp) fresh chives, chopped finely
Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To garnish: a pat of butter and a sprinkling of fresh chives
Instructions
- Place the peeled and chopped potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt 100 g of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced cabbage and spring onions, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them thoroughly, leaving the garlic in for flavor.
- Add the sautéed cabbage and spring onions, along with the butter they were cooked in, to the mashed potatoes.
- In the same pan, warm the remaining butter and cream until melted, then pour over the mash. Add chopped chives and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir until smooth and creamy, then spoon into a serving dish.
- Top with an extra pat of butter and sprinkle with fresh chives before serving hot.
Notes
Use floury potatoes like Maris Piper, Russet, or Yukon Gold for the best texture.
Substitute cabbage with kale or savoy cabbage for variation.
Add crispy bacon for a smoky twist.
For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream and reduce the butter.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 200 g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
