Colcannon

For centuries, this traditional southern Irish potato has remained popular. Studded with Chopped cabbage and onion, its absolutely irresistible.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
• 1  teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped green cabbage
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped green onion
• 2  cups boiling water
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  finely ground pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes with cold water to cover by 2 inches and ½ tsp salt in large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
3. Add cabbage and boil for 10 more minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Meanwhile, place green onion in sieve, pour boiling water over them and drain.
5. Add drained onion to a medium saucepan with milk, butter, remaining ½ tsp salt and pepper, bring to a boil then remove from heat.
6. Drain cooked potatoes and cabbage and return to large saucepan.
7. Beat on low speed with hand held mixer until coarsely mashed.
8. Increase speed to high and gradually add milk and onion mixture and continue to beat until potatoes are light and fluffy.