Colcannon

This recipe is called Colcannon and it is a mixture of Potato and Cabbage. It is also a Vegetarian Dish for those individuals that don"t eat meat! Leftovers can be formed into a pattie and fried creating potato pancakes for breakfast! Also known in England as "Bubble and Squeek"!


•3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
•3 tbsp. 1% milk
•1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
•1/8 tsp. pepper or to taste
•2 cups shredded and chopped cabbage or cole slaw mix
•2 tbsp. Fat Free butter
•1/4 cup Scallions, bulbs and greens

1. Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling water until tender. Drain, reserving water.
2. Place the hot potatoes in a large bowl.
3. Add chopped cabbage to the reserved potato water. Cook 6-8 minutes or until tender
4. Meanwhile, fry the onions in the butter or margarine.
5. When they are cool enough to handle, mash potates with a hand masher or fork. Add the fried onions and cabbage.
6. Add milk, salt and pepper and beat until fluffy.