COLCANNON (MASHED POTATOES WITH CABBAGE)

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This dish is traditionally served in Ireland at Hallowe'en with a coin buried in it. Whoever gets the coin in their serving has good fortune coring their way!

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
1/2 head cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
6 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, cut into 1" chunks.Boil or steam the potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 30 minutes. , drain.
  • Steam the cabbage, scallions, 1/4 cup water and 1/8 tsp.salt to boiling, reduce heat and cook until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • To the potatoes, add the milk, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper. and butter. Mash until smooth.
  • Stir in cabbage and scallions.
  • Dot with butter and serve. (Don't forget to tuck a coin in for luck!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 587.7, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.1

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