IRISH COLCANNON (CREAMY POTATOES AND CABBAGE)

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This dish is a favorite to be served on All Saints Day in Ireland. It is also said that it was a favorite of Jonathan Swift.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cabbage or 1 lb kale
1 lb potato, peeled and diced (about 4 potatoes)
2 small onions or 6 green onions with tops, chopped
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon mace

Steps:

  • Strip outer leaves from cabbage.
  • Shred cabbage (or kale), place in a saucepan with water to cover the bottom and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • (opt.) Liquefy in blender.
  • Boil potatoes in a separate kettle, covered with water, until tender.
  • In a small saucepan cook leeks or onions and cream(or milk) about 10 minutes.
  • Mash potatoes then season with salt, pepper and mace.
  • Mix in the onions and milk.
  • Combine the potato mixture with cabbage or kale, beating it to a pale green fluff over low heat.
  • Pour into a deep warmed dish.
  • Dab with butter or margarine.
  • NOTE: Leftovers can be fried in oil until crisp and brown on both sides.
  • OPTION: Substitute ground nutmeg for mace.

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