The Best Creamy Colcannon With Leeks (Irish Mashed Potatoes With Leeks And Cabbage)
Irish mashed potatoes with leeks and cabbage
Equipment
- large skillet
- Large pot
- colander
- Potato masher
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes ,washed, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks. **The best kind for mashing are Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
- 1/2 head green cabbage ,finely shredded (about 5-6 cups)
- 2 medium leeks (about 2 cups sliced) white and light green parts ,washed thoroughly and sliced into 1/4 inch half moons
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter ,divided (or more to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the potatoes with enough water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches. Add a large pinch of salt. Boil for about 15 minutes until tender enough to insert a fork with no resistance.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot and add 3 tablespoons of butter to melt.
- While the potatoes are boiling, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. When the foaming subsides, add the leeks and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Saute on medium heat until the leeks are tender, about 5-7 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the leeks and 1 tsp kosher salt. Cook over medium-high heat until tender and wilted, about 6-8 minutes. If the pan looks a little dry, put 2 tablespoons of water in the pan and cover to help wilt the cabbage. Stir frequently.
- While the cabbage is cooking, make the mashed potatoes...just keep an eye on the cabbage to make sure it doesn't burn.
- Begin mashing the potatoes by adding a half cup of warmed milk, a teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 tsp white pepper to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a masher (or you can use a hand mixer). to your desired consistency. Add more milk to your desired creaminess and taste. You can add more melted butter if desired as well.
- Mix in the cabbage/leek mixture to the potatoes until evenly combined.Taste for seasonings. Add more salt and white pepper if needed.
- To serve, mound the potatoes in a serving bowl and make a small well in the middle. Pour a tablespoon of melted butter in the middle. Scoop into individual plates getting some of the melted butter from the middle with each serving.Do a happy food dance because it tastes so good! :)
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 1201mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 989IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 3mg
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