Colcannon with Cabbage and Scallions

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A creamy Irish mashed potato dish blended with sautéed cabbage and scallions for a comforting vegetable side. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, green cabbage, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Irish cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs peeled and quartered russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups shredded green cabbage and 4 thinly sliced scallions, sautéing for 8-10 minutes until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Fold the sautéed cabbage and scallions into the mashed potatoes until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm as a traditional Irish side dish, garnished with an extra pat of butter if desired.

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