irish colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish mashed potato dish, and is a hearty and comfort food classic in Ireland.

Traditional Irish Colcannon Recipe

russet potatoes (Yukon Gold potatoes work well too)

butter

milk

green cabbage or small bunch kale (shredded)

scallions (sliced diagonally)

salt and pepper

Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks and place into a large saucepan. Cover with water and add salt. Bring the potatoes to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook about 15 or 20 minutes or until fork tender.

Remove potatoes from the simmering water and put into a bowl, and add the shredded cabbage and scallions to the simmering water. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.

Meanwhile, mash potatoes with a hand masher, add salt, pepper (to taste), butter and milk until desired consistency. Then add drained cabbage or kale and scallions. Stir well until light and fluffy. Serve immediately.

Colcannon is an easy and nutritious Irish side dish featuring mashed potatoes mixed with sautéed cabbage. Some variations include bacon, and we just couldn&#x27;t resist adding it to ours!

Colcannon Recipe

Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

bacon

Tbsp melted butter, divided (plus more for serving)

½ medium head cabbage, chopped

salt,

pepper,

Place peeled and cubed potatoes into a large...

Place peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot full of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain.

While the potatoes are cooking, fry bacon to...

While the potatoes are cooking, fry bacon to your desired crispness. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, and remove all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pan. Crumble the bacon once cooled.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon...

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon grease in the pan. Once it has melted, add chopped cabbage, along with a little salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage has started to soften, while still retaining a little crunch.

Mash the potatoes with a hand masher, and...

Mash the potatoes with a hand masher, and add in milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper. Note that the mashed potatoes will not be as creamy, nor need they be as smooth, as American mashed potatoes.

Fold the cabbage and crumbled bacon into the...

Fold the cabbage and crumbled bacon into the potatoes. Serve with additional melted butter.

Irish Colcannon

potatoes

green onions

cabbage

salt

black pepper

evaporated milk (could use regular but the evaporated is richer)

Combine cubed potatoes, chopped cabbage and green onions in a large pot on top of the stove.  Cover with water, bring to a low boil and cook 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are done.

Remove from stove and drain.  Add the butter, salt, pepper and milk.  Mash until like mashed potatoes.  I just use a hand potato masher.  Spoon into a casserole dish and serve. Can sprinkle on some green onion tops.

I made this EXACTLY as written &amp; it was  HIT! I added crumbled bacon on top &amp; BOY was it YUMMY! Not sure if I can eat mashed potatoes plain AGAIN! THANK YOU!

The majority of my family thought it was great, even my daughter who made a face at the word cabbage. I will be making this again and again.

Our mom made something very similar to this, but she added the canned corn beef to the potatoes as well.  It’s delicious.

This sounds like Irish heaven. We love cabbage and potatoes. This is on my to do soon list.  My Dad, very Irish, always fixes Sauerkraut and mash potatoes every Thanksgiving...tradition for only him and I at the table. You put both mash potatoes and Kraut together on your fork and it melts together in your mouth. My husband thought I was crazy to continue this but it's a salute to my dear Dad. I can only imagine that your dish would do the same, and melt in my mouth.  Will probably make this with Easter ham too.
Thank you for sharing. Now off to the store for a head of cabbage.

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