Southern Colcannon Recipe

Name: Southern Colcannon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes; 1 medium head green cabbage; 1/2 cup whole milk (or cream); 2 leeks, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Indulge in this elevated Southern twist on classic Irish Colcannon! This unbelievably creamy and comforting dish is surprisingly easy to make – perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a comforting weekend brunch. We steam the cabbage and leeks alongside the potatoes (saving time and energy!), then stir in flavorful additions for a hearty, satisfying meal. Add bacon, ham, corned beef, or seasoned ground beef to make it a complete protein-packed feast! Get ready for a taste of pure Southern comfort.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 349.6 kcal

Protein 15g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southern Colcannon

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
1 medium head green cabbage
1/2 cup whole milk (or cream)
2 leeks, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

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How to Make Southern Colcannon

Peel and chop 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
In a large pasta pot with a steamer insert, add potatoes to the bottom and cover with about 1 inch of boiling salted water.
Add 1 medium head of finely chopped green cabbage and 2 chopped leeks to the steamer insert.
Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes, cabbage, and leeks thoroughly.
While still warm, mash the potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in 1/2 cup of whole milk (or cream for extra richness), 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add 4 ounces of cooked bacon, diced ham, corned beef, or seasoned ground beef (optional). Stir to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.