Traditional Irish Potato Dish - Alison's Colcannon Recipe

Alison's Colcannon is a classic Irish dish made with creamy mashed potatoes, cooked cabbage, and onions. This comfort food is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any cozy meal. The combination of buttery potatoes, tender cabbage, and caramelized onions create a deliciously savory side dish that pairs well with lamb, beef, or roasted chicken. Follow this easy recipe to bring a taste of Ireland to your table.

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 small head of cabbage
• 1 large onion
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and add salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, core the cabbage and thinly slice it. Finely chop the onion.
3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In another pot, bring water to a boil and cook the sliced cabbage for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain the cabbage and set aside.
5. In the pot with the cooked potatoes, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes until creamy and smooth.
6. Fold in the cooked cabbage and caramelized onions into the mashed potatoes. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
7. Transfer the colcannon to a serving dish, garnish with a pat of butter, and serve hot.

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