Colcannon

• potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• salt, divided↗1 teaspoon
• chopped green cabbage1 1⁄2 cups
• finely chopped green onion1⁄3 cup
• boiling water2 cups
• milk↗2⁄3 cup
• butter or 2 tablespoons margarine↗2 tablespoons
• finely ground pepper1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place potatoes with cold water to cover by 2 inches and ½ tsp salt in large saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add cabbage and boil for 10 more minutes until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, place green onion in sieve, pour boiling water over them and drain.

5. 5

   Add drained onion to a medium saucepan with milk, butter, remaining ½ tsp salt and pepper, bring to a boil then remove from heat.

6. 6

   Drain cooked potatoes and cabbage and return to large saucepan.

7. 7

   Beat on low speed with hand held mixer until coarsely mashed.

8. 8

   Increase speed to high and gradually add milk and onion mixture and continue to beat until potatoes are light and fluffy.