Cream cheese colcannon is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This traditional Irish dish is made with mashed potatoes, cabbage, and cream cheese, and has a creamy and flavorful texture. It is often served with bacon, sausage, or corned beef, and is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this hearty and satisfying dish in your own kitchen. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best cream cheese colcannon, as well as some tips and tricks for customizing it to your own taste.
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CREAM CHEESE COLCANNON
This is a great side dish for corned beef on St. Patrick's Day. It is very smooth and rich! The recipe came from my mother-in-law, who is first-generation Irish.
Provided by katt
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Allow potatoes to cool until they can be handled.
- Boil cabbage and onion with the reserved potato water in a pot until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Peel and cut potatoes into chunks; place in a large bowl.
- Mash skim milk and butter into potatoes until mixture is smooth.
- Stir drained cabbage and onion into potato mixture.
- Fold cream cheese, salt, and black pepper into potato mixture, stirring until the cream cheese melts.
- Pour potato mixture into prepared casserole dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 120.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CREAM CHEESE COLCANNON
This mashed potato dish is typical for St. Patrick's Day. Makes a great side dish to corned beef. Made for ZWT-8-Great Britain
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Mashed Potatoes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Allow potatoes to cool until they can be handled.
- Boil cabbage and onion with the reserved potato water in a pot until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-qt. casserole dish. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks, place in a large bowl. Mash skim milk and butter into potatoes until mixture is smooth. Stir drained cabbage and onion into potato mixture. Fold cream cheese, salt and black pepper into potato mixture, stirring until the cream cheese melts.
- Pour potato mixture into prepared casserole dish. Bake in a preheated oven until browned, 30-35 minutes.
CREAM CHEESE COLCANNON
A delicious Irish dish for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the year.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. **Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Allow potatoes to cool until they can be handled
- 2. Boil cabbage and onion with the reserved potato water in a pot until softened. about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-qt. casserole dish. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks, place in a large bowl. Mash skim milk, cream cheese and butter into potatoes until mixture is smooth. Stir in drained cabbage and onion into potato mixture, stirring until the cream cheese melts.
- 4. Pour potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Bake in a preheated oven until browned, 30-35 minutes.
Tips:
- For a creamier colcannon, use full-fat cream cheese. You can also use low-fat or non-fat cream cheese, but the colcannon will be less creamy.
- If you don't have any cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt. However, the colcannon will not be as creamy.
- Use fresh, firm cabbage for the best flavor and texture. If you only have wilted cabbage, you can blanch it before using it in the colcannon.
- To blanch cabbage, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cabbage is bright green and tender. Drain the cabbage and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- If you don't have any potatoes, you can use other root vegetables, such as turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips. Just peel and cube the vegetables before boiling them.
- Season the colcannon to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme.
- Serve the colcannon hot, topped with a dollop of butter or cream cheese.
Conclusion:
Cream cheese colcannon is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give cream cheese colcannon a try. You won't be disappointed!
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