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Colcannon Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
1 1/2 lb savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cup water
1 cup milk
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3/4 c butter, room temperature
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Directions:
Directions:
Cook and drain potatoes, mash and set aside. Combine in heavy saucepan, water and cabbage and cook 15 minutes until water evaporates. Mix together with mashed potatoes. In heavy saucepan, add milk, green onions, 1/2 c butter, bring to boil and stir until butter is melted. Pour over potatoes, mix wll, season with S & P, and nutmeg.
Can be prepared 2 hours ahead, cover and let stand at room temp, re-warm on low heat, stirring continually. To serve: Mound in bowl and make well, place remaining 1/2 c butter in well and sprinkle with chives/onions and serve. Serves 6.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Colcannon is an Irish dish. It is traditionally made on Halloween and a gold coin is concealed in it, whoever finds it will be married within a year.

 

 

 

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