Spud-tacular Recipe
November 24, 2021 · ile
- Ireland
- Student Blog
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and may be an American holiday, but have you always wanted to add an Irish twist to your meal?
Here is your chance. We have a traditional potato dish called, colcannon, with the whole family will love.
Colcannon potatoes are Irish mashed potatoes with mixed greens of cabbage or kale and scallions.
PREP TIME=10 minutes
COOK TIME=25 minutes
TOTAL TIME=35 minutes
SERVINGS=4
Ingredients
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4 Russet Potatoes (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into large chunks.
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Salt.
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4-6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, plus more for serving.
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3 lightly packed cups of cabbage, chard, kale, or other leafy green.
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3 green onions, minced (About 1/2 cup).
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1 cup cream or milk.
Directions
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Boil the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender-15-20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
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Return the pot to the stove and set over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pot and once it is hot, add the greens. Cook the greens for 3-4 minutes or until they are wilted and have given off some of their water. Add the green onions and cook 1 minute more.
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Pour in the cream or milk, mix well, and add the potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium. Use a fork or potato masher and mash the potatoes, mixing them up with the greens.
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Add salt and a dollop of butter to taste.
Enjoy!
Written by Taryn Harrison
