Colcannon Recipe

Essentially colcannon is mashed potato with a few additions.

4 medium white potatoes, coarsely chopped and boiled until tender
1 1/2 cups scalded milk
6 scallions, chopped
(2 cups green cabbage or kale, chopped and boiled until tender Ð optional)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Servings: 4

Mash the boiled potatoes and in the heated milk and scallions. Mix well to get a nice smooth texture. (If you opt to include cabbage, you can include it at this point). Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add a dollop of butter on top.

Traditionally colcannon was served with chopped cabbage. You can also add some cream to make it even thicker. Cooked garlic or garlic paste can be added for a little extra kick. It's not a perfect science - just taste it. If you like it, then that's the "right" way.