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Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
This dish is traditionally served in Ireland at Hallowe'en with a coin buried in it. Whoever gets the coin in their serving has good fortune coring their way!
Ingredients:
6 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
1/2 head cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
6 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
Directions:
1. Peel the potatoes, cut into 1 chunks.Boil or steam the potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 30 minutes. , drain.
2. Steam the cabbage, scallions, 1/4 cup water and 1/8 tsp.salt to boiling, reduce heat and cook until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
3. To the potatoes, add the milk, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper. and butter. Mash until smooth.
4. Stir in cabbage and scallions.
5. Dot with butter and serve. (Don't forget to tuck a coin in for luck!).
By RecipeOfHealth.com