Creamy Colcannon Mash

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep time: 15 min
  • Cook time: 30 min

Grab some fresh market potatoes and plenty of butter to make this traditional Irish colcannon mash, a simple, comforting side of creamy potatoes, cabbage and spring onions.

  • Sides & Relish
  • Vegetable

Method

  1. Place the peeled and diced potatoes into a pot of cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a small amount of water to the boil in another pot fitted with a steamer. Add the sliced cabbage and steam until tender.

  3. Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk.

  4. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, adjusting the milk or butter to your liking.

  5. Stir through the spring onions, steamed cabbage, sea salt and black pepper until evenly combined.

  6. Serve hot with an extra knob of butter on top if desired.

Optional variations

  • Stir through a spoonful of wholegrain mustard for extra flavour.

  • Add crispy bacon pieces for a heartier version.

By: Carol McGrane, ASFM Resident Irish Guru