Colcannon with Smoked Gouda and Chives
A creamy, modern take on the classic Irish side dish, featuring melted smoked cheese and fresh herbs for vibrant flavor. This Irish-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs potatoes, milk, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup, shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped chives
- 1/2 cup, shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 lbs peeled potato cubes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Step 2: Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
- Step 3: Drain potatoes and return to pot.
- Step 4: Add 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup milk, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped chives, and 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese.
- Step 6: Continue mashing for 2 minutes until cabbage wilts and cheese melts completely.
- Step 7: Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
