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Cabbage and Potato Colcannon

The Irish classic that turns cheap potatoes and cabbage into something creamy, buttery and genuinely satisfying. Simple peasant food at its finest - under 50p a portion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500g potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 200g cabbage or spring greens, shredded
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 50g butter
  • 100ml milk
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until very tender.
  2. Meanwhile, melt half the butter in a separate pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 5-8 minutes until wilted and tender. Season well.
  4. Drain the potatoes and mash thoroughly with the remaining butter and the milk until smooth.
  5. Fold the cabbage and onion mixture into the mashed potato along with most of the spring onions.
  6. Serve in bowls topped with an extra knob of butter and the remaining spring onions.