Basic and Down to Earth Colcannon 🥔🍃

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with fresh greens and a hint of onion. It's hearty, comforting, and perfect as a side dish for any meal. The creamy texture of the potatoes mixed with the softness of cooked greens makes for a deliciously simple dish that will warm your soul. Pair it with sausages or roasted meat for a delightful dinner! 🍽️

Ingredients

For the colcannon

4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup of chopped green cabbage (or kale)
1/2 cup of milk (or plant-based milk)
1/4 cup of butter (or olive oil)
1/4 cup of green onions, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

🥔 For perfectly creamy mashed potatoes, make sure not to overcook them! This can result in watery potatoes.

While the potatoes are cooking, steam the cabbage (or kale) for about 5-7 minutes until it's tender. Set aside.

💡 If you prefer a stronger flavor, sauté the greens in a bit of butter or olive oil instead of steaming them!

In the pot with the drained potatoes, add the milk (or plant-based milk) and butter (or olive oil). Mash until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the steamed cabbage, green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is well combined.
Serve hot, and if you're feeling indulgent, make a small well in the center, add a pat of butter, and let it melt into the colcannon.

🧂 For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crispy bacon bits or chives on top before serving!

Variations

Vegan: Substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk. This will keep everything plant-friendly but still delicious! 🌱
Cheesy: Stir in a handful of shredded cheese (like cheddar or gouda) after mashing for a richer flavor. Just let it melt into the hot potatoes! 🧀
Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the mix for a bit of heat!
Herby: Mix in some fresh herbs, like parsley or thyme, to brighten up the flavors.

Enjoy your basic and down-to-earth colcannon, the ultimate comfort food! 🥳🍽️

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# Basic and Down to Earth Colcannon 🥔🍃 Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with fresh greens and a hint of onion. It's hearty, comforting, and perfect as a side dish for any meal. The creamy texture of the potatoes mixed with the softness of cooked greens makes for a deliciously simple dish that will warm your soul. Pair it with sausages or roasted meat for a delightful dinner! 🍽️ ## Ingredients ### For the colcannon - 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered - 1 cup of chopped green cabbage (or kale) - 1/2 cup of milk (or plant-based milk) - 1/4 cup of butter (or olive oil) - 1/4 cup of green onions, finely chopped - Salt and pepper to taste ## Instructions - Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. > 🥔 For perfectly creamy mashed potatoes, make sure not to overcook them! This can result in watery potatoes. - While the potatoes are cooking, steam the cabbage (or kale) for about 5-7 minutes until it's tender. Set aside. > 💡 If you prefer a stronger flavor, sauté the greens in a bit of butter or olive oil instead of steaming them! - In the pot with the drained potatoes, add the milk (or plant-based milk) and butter (or olive oil). Mash until smooth and creamy. - Stir in the steamed cabbage, green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is well combined. - Serve hot, and if you're feeling indulgent, make a small well in the center, add a pat of butter, and let it melt into the colcannon. > 🧂 For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crispy bacon bits or chives on top before serving! ## Variations - **Vegan**: Substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk. This will keep everything plant-friendly but still delicious! 🌱 - **Cheesy**: Stir in a handful of shredded cheese (like cheddar or gouda) after mashing for a richer flavor. Just let it melt into the hot potatoes! 🧀 - **Spicy**: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the mix for a bit of heat! - **Herby**: Mix in some fresh herbs, like parsley or thyme, to brighten up the flavors. Enjoy your basic and down-to-earth colcannon, the ultimate comfort food! 🥳🍽️

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