Colcannon, a couple of years ago, I didn’t know what this was. I like to think of Colcannon as Irish Mashed Potatoes. Colcannon is mashed potatoes with cooked cabbage inside of them. Thanks to a close friend of mine, and her instance that I should try these, I did. You know what? They are delicious. This is an Irish comfort food, and thankfully potatoes and cabbages are available all year long. Colcannon makes a lovely spring vegetable, as the green of the cabbage peaks through the mashed potatoes. Some people like to add a little bit of bacon or even bacon drippings to these for an additional flavor. I personally am a purist on these, and I like them with just the potatoes and cabbage. However you enjoy your colcannon one thing is for certain, you will be making these potatoes again and again.

Colcannon – Irish Mashed Potatoes

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
3 cups thinly shredded cabbage
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Peel potatoes and dice into one inch cubes. Place potatoes into a pot, and cover with water, and place over a medium to high heat. Simmer them for about 15 minutes or until tender. During the last five minutes of the potatoes cooking time, add the cabbage so it will cook. Drain all vegetables and place into a bowl or back into the pot. Add heavy cream and butter; mash the potatoes and cabbage together with either a potato masher or a hand held mixer. Season to with salt and pepper to taste, before serving.