Creamy Comfort Colcannon Mashed Potatoes
A creamy, comforting mashed potato dish with tender sautéed cabbage and leeks, perfect for cozy meals and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream, warmed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh chives or scallions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place peeled and chunked potatoes into a large pot. Cover with cold water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander. Return them to the hot pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, mash potatoes until mostly smooth. Warm your butter and cream slightly and gradually stir into the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- While potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add sliced cabbage and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still has a little bite, about 6-8 minutes. Finish with a pinch of nutmeg if using.
- Gently fold the sautéed cabbage and leeks into the creamy mashed potatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives or scallions.
Notes
Do not overmix potatoes to avoid gluey texture. Warm butter and cream before adding. Use a ricer for the smoothest mash. Sauté cabbage until tender but still slightly crisp. Add extra cream or cooking water if mash is too stiff.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: colcannon, mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, cabbage, comfort food, Irish recipe, cozy meals, side dish