Colcannon is a traditional Irish potato dish and there are as many colcannon recipes as there are cooks in Ireland☘️ This is how my Mom used to make hers
It a mixture of creamy mashed potatoes and usually kale or cabbage. And while this is the perfect side dish for Patrick’s Day, it is delicious year round.
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Colcannon
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3-4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2” pieces
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 tbls unsalted butter, divided
2 tbls olive oil
2 leeks, sliced in half lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
3 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
In a large pot cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer until they are fork tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, while potatoes are cooking; melt 2 tbls butter and the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic and leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and just begin...
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