Description
A traditional Irish colcannon made extra flavorful with a touch of mustard powder, blending creamy mashed potatoes with tender cabbage and rich butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Extra butter, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2. Cook potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.
- 3. While potatoes cook, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4. Add cabbage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- 5. Stir in green onions and cook for 1 minute more.
- 6. Mash potatoes until smooth, then mix in milk or cream.
- 7. Fold in cooked cabbage mixture and mustard powder.
- 8. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 9. Serve hot with a knob of butter melting on top.
Notes
- Mustard powder adds subtle warmth without overpowering the dish.
- For extra richness, use cream instead of milk.
- Colcannon pairs beautifully with sausages, ham, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: colcannon, irish mashed potatoes, mustard colcannon