Description
A cozy Irish mashed potato dish made with tender cabbage, scallions, butter, and warm milk for a creamy, comforting side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Warm the milk gently and set it aside.
- Add the potato chunks to the boiling water and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well and return them to the warm pot for 1 minute.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
- Add the sliced scallions to the cabbage and cook for 1 minute.
- Mash the potatoes with the warmed milk, remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold the buttery cabbage and scallions into the mashed potatoes until evenly combined and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then top with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Warm the milk before adding it to keep the potatoes creamy.
- Do not overmix the potatoes, or they may turn sticky.
- For a richer finish, add a small pat of butter on top before serving.
- Leftovers can be shaped into potato cakes and pan-cooked until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: Irish mashed potatoes, cabbage mashed potatoes, buttery potato side dish, vegetarian Irish side dish, comfort food potatoes