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Twice-Baked Colcannon Potatoes

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Twice-Baked Colcannon Potatoes are a cozy, comforting twist on the classic Irish dish. Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage and green onions are tucked into crisped potato skins, then baked to golden perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk, warm
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Bake whole potatoes for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
  3. While baking, sauté cabbage in 1 tablespoon butter until soft. Set aside.
  4. Slice tops off cooled potatoes and gently scoop out the flesh into a bowl, leaving skins intact.
  5. Mash the potato flesh with remaining butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir in sautéed cabbage and green onions until just combined.
  7. Brush potato skins with olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
  8. Spoon the mixture back into the shells, mounding it slightly.
  9. Bake filled potatoes for 15–20 minutes until tops are golden and heated through.
  10. Garnish with extra green onions or a pat of butter if desired.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes like russets for fluffier mash.
  • Don’t overmix the mash to avoid a gluey texture.
  • Potatoes can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
  • Add shredded cheese to the filling for extra richness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: twice-baked potatoes, colcannon, Irish recipe, stuffed potatoes, vegetarian comfort food