Colcannon

Name: Colcannon
Ingredients: 1 pound cabbage or kale, chopped; 1/2 cup leeks or scallions, cleaned and chopped; 1 cup milk or cream; 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut up; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon mace; 6 tablespoons butter, melted

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound cabbage or kale, chopped
1/2 cup leeks or scallions, cleaned and chopped
1 cup milk or cream
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut up
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon mace
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1

Boil or steam cabbage until tender.
2

Simmer leeks in enough milk to cover them, just until tender.
3

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes, or until done.
4

Drain and mash well with salt, pepper, mace and remaining milk to keep them creamy.
5

Fold in cooked cabbage and beat until fluffy.
6

Divide into 4 to 6 servings, make a well in the center of each and pour in melted butter.