Colcannon

Colcannon is a comforting Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and greens, perfect for family dinners or serving guests.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

2 pounds starchy potatoes russets or Yukon golds work best

For the Greens

2 cups kale or cabbage swap based on your mood

For the Creaminess

4 tablespoons unsalted butter adjust to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or milk use milk for lighter version

For the Flavor

4 tablespoons green onions chopped
to taste salt for balancing flavors
to taste pepper adds warmth

Equipment

Instant Pot

Method

How to Make Colcannon

Peel and chop the starchy potatoes into uniform chunks.
Add the chopped potatoes alongside the kale or cabbage to your Instant Pot. Pour in water until it covers them halfway.
Sprinkle salt and pepper, secure the lid, and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
Release the pressure, drain excess water, then add the butter, cream (or milk), and green onions.
Mash everything together until creamy and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Top with extra butter or crispy bacon bits if desired.

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