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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces
Salt, to taste
5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
3 lightly packed cups chopped spinach or other leafy green
3 green onions, minced (about ½ cup)
1 cup milk or cream
Directions:
Directions:
Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil.
Boil until the potatoes are fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
Return the pot to the stove and set over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pot and once it's hot, add the greens.
Cook the greens for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are wilted and have given off some of their water.
Add the green onions and cook 1 minute more.
Pour in the milk or cream, mix well, and add the potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium.
Use a fork or potato masher and mash the potatoes, mixing them up with the greens.
Add salt to taste and serve hot, with a hearty knob of butter in the center.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Colcannon is an Irish mashed potato recipe with greens and scallions and lots of butter and cream. Our family absolutely loves it!

 

 

 

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