Cheesy Colcannon
Irish colcannon with a cheesy twist! Mashed potatoes with scallions, greens, and sharp cheddar. A perfectly scrumptious side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: colcannon, colcannon potatoes, colcannon recipe, potatoes colcannon
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348kcal
- 2 russet potatoes (medium)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 bunch leafy greens (such as kale, cabbage, or spinach), roughly chopped
- 3 scallions (green part only) roughly chopped
- 3 1/2 ounces aged Irish cheddar (such as Kerrygold Dubliner) shredded
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Peel the potatoes (if desired), rinse them, and cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Place the potatoes in a large pot, along with about 2 teaspoons of the salt, and cover with cold water.
Cover the pot and place it over medium-high heat.
When the water comes to a boil, remove the lid and turn it down to a simmer.
Simmer the potatoes until the tip of a sharp knife easily slips in and back out (approx. 5 to 10 minutes).
Drain the potatoes into a colander, then place them back in the pot, along with the butter, over low heat.
Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
Heat the cream and milk until steamy (in the microwave or in a small pot over medium-low heat).
Add the hot milk and cream to the pot, along with the greens, scallions, cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper.
Fold everything together, continuing to cook until the greens reach the desired tenderness.
Serving: 0.25batch | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1642mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 1mg