IRISH COLCANNON FOR HALLOWEEN

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Colcannon has been eaten in Ireland on Halloween night for generations. Colcannon is wonderfully flavorful, incredibly filling, and oh-so warming on a cold Irish Autumn night. As far as traditional Halloween recipes go, this one is possibly the oldest and tastiest!

Provided by Jenn Conley

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb cabbage or kale, cooked
1 lb potatoes, cubed and boiled until tender
2 medium leeks or green onions, cleaned well and chopped
1 c whole milk
1/2 c real butter, melted
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Boil Kale or Cabbage in lightly salted water until tender. Chop.
  • 2. Bring Milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add leeks and cook until soft.
  • 3. Drain Potatoes, add Salt and Pepper to taste. Beat until fluffy.
  • 4. Return Potatoes to pot over a low flame.
  • 5. Add Milk with Leeks to Potatoes.
  • 6. Beat in cooked Kale or Cabbage until green and fluffy.
  • 7. Remove from heat and serve hot. Make a well in the middle of each portion and evenly distribute melted butter into each well.
  • 8. Dip each bite of colcannon in the butter before eating. Enjoy.

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