Name: Irish Colcannon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds yellow or red potatoes (quartered) (Source: 3 pounds yellow or red potatoes (quartered)); 3/4 cup cream (half-and-half, or whole milk) (Source: 3/4 cup cream (half-and-half, or whole milk)); 8 Tablespoons butter (divided) (Source: 8 Tablespoons butter (divided)); 1/2 head green cabbage (cored and chopped) (Source: 1/2 head of green cabbage (cored and chopped)); 2 cups kale (stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped (optional)) (Source: 1-2 cups kale (stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped (optional)); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1/2 cup green onions (chopped) (Source: 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste))

Get to know the ingredients

yellow or red potatoes (quartered)

In the method: Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender.

cream (half-and-half, or whole milk)

In the method: Return the potatoes to the pot and mash them using a potato masher, then stir in the cream and 4 tablespoons of the remaining butter, reserving 2 tablespoons of butter for finishing the potatoes.

butter (divided)

In the method: In the same pot that the potatoes were boiled in, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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3 pounds yellow or red potatoes (quartered)
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Source: 3 pounds yellow or red potatoes (quartered)
3/4 cup cream (half-and-half, or whole milk)
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Source: 3/4 cup cream (half-and-half, or whole milk)
8 Tablespoons butter (divided)
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Source: 8 Tablespoons butter (divided)
1/2 head green cabbage (cored and chopped)
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Source: 1/2 head of green cabbage (cored and chopped)
2 cups kale (stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped optional)
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Source: 1-2 cups kale (stems removed and discarded, leaves chopped optional); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
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Source: 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
As Needed Salt
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Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)
As Needed Black pepper
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Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)

How to make it

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender. When soft, drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside.
In the same pot that the potatoes were boiled in, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and saute until the cabbage softens, around 5-7 minutes. If you want to add kale as well (or use it instead of cabbage altogether), cook the kale for the last 3-4 minutes since it doesn't take as long to wilt as the cabbage does. Add the chopped green onions for the last minute or two. Transfer to a bowl.
Return the potatoes to the pot and mash them using a potato masher, then stir in the cream and 4 tablespoons of the remaining butter, reserving 2 tablespoons of butter for finishing the potatoes. Stir in the cabbage and green onions, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer the colcannon to a serving bowl and top with the remaining butter to melt over top. Serve immediately.

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The last little job

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, until fork tender.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?