Homemade Colcannon Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes diced into cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for the cabbage
- 6 cups green cabbage about half a large head; shredded
- 1 ½ cups white onion thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream warmed slightly
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for the mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are fork tender (usually about 15-20 minutes depending on size).3 pounds russet potatoes
- While the potatoes boil, begin cooking the onions and cabbage. In a medium to large pan or skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of butter until melted over low-medium heat.3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the onions, shredded cabbage and salt and pepper to taste. Stir occasionally until the mixture is reduced in volume by half or the cabbage is the desired texture. The cabbage should be finished cooking about the same time as the potatoes.6 cups green cabbage, 1 ½ cups white onion, Salt and pepper
- Just before the potatoes and cabbage finish cooking, use a microwave safe container or a small pan on the stove to heat the heavy cream and remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Heat until the heavy cream is warm but not boiling or scalding.
- Once the potatoes are fork tender, drain off the water. Use a potato masher or hand blender to mash the potatoes. Add the warm heavy cream and butter as you’re mashing.½ cup heavy cream, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- After the potatoes are mashed, stir in the cabbage. Add any additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve while hot.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of about one (1) cup. Actual calories will vary. The colcannon can be stored in your fridge in a sealed container for up to three (3) days.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Colcannon Recipe
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
298
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
102
mg
4
%
Potassium
859
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
579
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
