Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage)

This is another one of our family's favorites!

Serves 6 (you may have to double it for company or large familys!):

6 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs)
1/2 small head of cabbage, shredded (about three cups)
6 scallions (with tops), chopped
1/4 C water
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 to 1/2 C milk
1/4 C Butter, softened
1 tsp salt
Dash of Pepper
butter

Heat 1 inch salt water (1/2 tsp salt to 1 C water) to boiling. Add potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, 30 to 35 minutes; drain. Heat cabbage, scallions, water and 1/8 tsp salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain.
Mash potatoes until no lumps remain. Beat in milk in small amounts. Add 1/4 cup butter, 1 tsp salt and the pepper; beat until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in cabbage and scallions; dot with butter.

Enjoy!!!

K.J.V.