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Hearty Jamie Oliver Colcannon Mash Recipe

Hearty Jamie Oliver Colcannon Mash Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x

Description

Creamy jamie oliver colcannon mash combines Irish potato traditions with rich butter and green onion notes. Smooth potato comfort delivers delightful flavor profiles for hearty dinner companions.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs (1.36 kg) russet potatoes, peeled & quartered
  • 0.5 head cabbage (approx. 6 cups)
  • 1 white onion or 2 leeks
  • 0.5 cup (120 ml) cream, warmed
  • 0.25 cup (57 g) butter, melted
  • 3 tbsps (45 ml) butter, melted
  • Additional butter as needed

Instructions

  1. Potato Preparation: Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a vigorous boil and submerge diced potatoes, cooking for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender without disintegrating.
  2. Vegetable Sautéing: In a heavy skillet, melt butter and sauté onions or leeks until translucent, then introduce chopped cabbage, stirring periodically to develop a caramelized flavor profile and achieve tender consistency.
  3. Potato Mashing: Drain potatoes thoroughly, return to pot, and vigorously mash until achieving a creamy texture. Integrate heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper, blending until smooth and luxurious.
  4. Final Fusion: Gently incorporate the sautéed vegetable medley into the mashed potatoes, ensuring uniform distribution. Enhance the dish with an additional drizzle of melted butter for an indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Potato Precision: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for the creamiest, fluffiest mash that absorbs butter and cream perfectly.
  • Vegetable Timing: Sauté onions or leeks first until golden, then add cabbage to develop deeper, richer caramelized flavors without burning.
  • Moisture Management: Drain potatoes completely after boiling to prevent watery mash and ensure maximum butter and cream absorption.
  • Seasoning Secret: Layer salt throughout cooking process – in potato water, during vegetable sauté, and final mash – for balanced, complex flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: UK

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg