Colcannon - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb cabbage
    4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
    8 ounces leeks, white parts only
    2 cups evaporated milk
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    4 tablespoons margarine
Preparation
    Core and dice cabbage and put in 3 quart saucepan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
    Put potatoes in 4 quart saucepan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
    Thinly slice leeks. Put in 2 quart saucepan, add evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes.
    Drain potatoes and mash. Stir in leek mixture. Fold in drained cabbage.
    Put in 3 quart greased baking dish, dot with bits of the margarine. Can be stored at refridgerator at this point if preparing ahead of time.
    Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees or until golden on top. Serve hot.

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