Leek and Chive Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage

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A comforting blend of creamy mashed potatoes, tender leeks, and cabbage, seasoned with fresh chives for a classic Irish-inspired side dish. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs potatoes, leeks, cabbage 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Irish cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and return to the pot.
  3. Step 3: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat; add 2 medium thinly sliced leeks and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the potatoes.
  6. Step 6: Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth, then fold in the leek-cabbage mixture until fully combined.

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