Creamy Colcannon

CulinaryQueen's Note:

A traditional Scottish dish made with mashed potatoes and cabbage. I've seen other recipes for this which call for parsnips and carrots. This particular one does not. Great comfort food.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 1 savoy cabbage , shredded
• 4 ounces butter
• 1 bunch spring onion , chopped (*see note below)
• 7 ounces milk
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg

Directions:

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender. Drain and leave until cool enough to handle.
2. Put the cabbage in a large pot and pour about 4 cups of boiling water over it. Cover and bring back to a boil and let steam about 10 minutes. Using tongs, pull the cabbage from the bottom to the top every few minutes for even cooking. Remove from heat and leave to sit.
3. Peel the potatoes and finely mash.
4. *NOTE: Spring onions are also known as scallions. You may also use one or two small onions, minced if you prefer.
5. Melt butter and add onion and cook until just tender. Add milk and heat through. Beat into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Drain the cabbage thoroughly. Add potatoes and mix together.
7. Tip the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg.
8. Enjoy!

Reviews

[JillAZ]

This is an excellent use for cabbage and potatoes. We loved this. I, too, used regular cabbage and it was just delicious. I steamed the shredded cabbage in the microwave while the potatoes were cooking. Very creamy and wonderful comfort food. Will definately make again - Thanks!

[Elly in Canada]

Nice easy recipe! I reduced amounts to make enough for two servings. I used regular green cabbage and added a few chunks of leftover carrots to the mix. Delicious change from the usual mashed potatoes!