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a bowl of colcannon topped with melted butter.
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5 from 9 votes

Colcannon For One

Creamy mashed potatoes combined with buttery cabbage, green onions, and garlic create this classic Irish dish. Perfectly portioned for one or two, it’s a flavorful and comforting side.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: cabbage, colcannon, mashed potatoes, potatoes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter -plus more for serving
  • 1 cup lightly packed chopped cabbage
  • 1 green onion -chopped
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ½ cup 2% milk
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Instructions

  • Boil the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a small pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add the kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the Potatoes: Pour the potatoes into a colander to drain the water.
  • Melt the Butter: Return the empty pot to the stove over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot.
  • Cook the Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the melted butter and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until wilted. Stir in the garlic and green onions and cook for another minute.
  • Add Milk and Potatoes: Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Add the drained potatoes back to the pot and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Mash and Season: Use a fork or potato masher to mash the potatoes, mixing them with the cabbage. Season with salt to taste and serve hot with extra butter on top.

Notes

  • Even Cooking: Cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks to ensure they cook uniformly.
  • Best Potatoes: Russet or Yukon gold potatoes work best for texture and flavor.
  • Season the Water: Add salt to the boiling water to enhance the potatoes’ flavor as they cook.
  • Don’t Skimp on Butter: Use plenty of butter for rich, flavorful mashed potatoes.
  • Perfect Consistency: Mash thoroughly and add milk or cream gradually until you reach your desired texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 1948mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 824IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 4mg

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