This comforting Irish classic elevates simple ingredients into a luxurious side dish. Creamy Russet potatoes are mashed with butter, milk, and fresh chives, then folded with tender, boiled cabbage. The mixture is topped with sharp Cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. It offers a perfect balance of fluffy texture and savory flavor, making it an ideal companion to roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian main. Perfect for cozy dinners, holiday feasts, or whenever you crave a warm, nostalgic embrace in a bowl.
Colcannon (Baked Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage
Description
This comforting Irish classic elevates simple ingredients into a luxurious side dish. Creamy Russet potatoes are mashed with butter, milk, and fresh chives, then folded with tender, boiled cabbage. The mixture is topped with sharp Cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. It offers a perfect balance of fluffy texture and savory flavor, making it an ideal companion to roasted meats or as a hearty vegetarian main. Perfect for cozy dinners, holiday feasts, or whenever you crave a warm, nostalgic embrace in a bowl.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch dice.
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Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water by 1 inch.
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Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain well.
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While potatoes cook, dice the cabbage.
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Place cabbage in a separate large saucepan and cover with cold salted water by 1 inch.
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Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cabbage is just tender. Drain well.
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In a large bowl, mash the cooked potatoes until smooth.
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Stir in the butter, milk, minced chives, and the drained cabbage.
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Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle the grated sharp Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 77.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.0g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.