Best 6 Easy Colcannon Potatoes Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful Irish dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, look no further than easy colcannon potatoes. This traditional dish is made with mashed potatoes, kale or cabbage, and other vegetables, and it's a delicious and satisfying way to warm up on a cold day. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, colcannon potatoes are sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY COLCANNON POTATOES RECIPE



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Classic

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-5 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Salt
Pepper
5-6 tablespoons butter
3 lightly packed cups of chopped kale
1/2 cup white onion
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • STOVE TOP Add a couple tablespoons of salt to a pot water. Add cubed potatoes and boil until fork tender - drain (Alternatively, you can place the potatoes in the Instant Pot with salt and cook at 7 minutes high manual pressure and use quick pressure release to release the pressure) In a skillet on the stove, add butter. Once melted, add kale and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add cream to the potatoes and mash. Add other ingredients to the potatoes, mix, and season with salt and pepper. INSTANT POT Add a couple of tablespoons of salt to 4 cups of water in the Instant Pot Cook at 7 minutes high manual pressure Quick pressure release the pressure Drain the potatoes While the potatoes are cooking, you can cook the onions, mushrooms, and kale in the butter on the stove top. You can also do this with the saute feature on the Instant Pot. Add cream to the potatoes and mash Add other ingredients to the potatoes, mix, and season with salt and pepper

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 32 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 135 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

EASY COLCANNON



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This tasty and traditional Irish recipe for buttery potatoes and cabbage is good any time of year. -Pam Kennedy, Lubbock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
7-1/2 cups chopped cabbage
8 green onions, chopped
1 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender, adding the cabbage during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine green onions and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until onions are soft., Drain potato mixture. Mash with milk mixture, butter, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY IRISH COLCANNON



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Traditional Irish potato dish, very easy to make. Bear in mind that the UK and Ireland weren't exactly known for their cuisine, but for authenticity, this is what you want. For unauthentic but enhanced flavor, you can add bacon bits, or Cheddar cheese, or both.

Provided by Spy Glass

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup half-and-half cream
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, cabbage, and green onions into a large sauce pan, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the vegetables and place into a large bowl. Mash the potatoes and vegetables with the butter using a fork until the mixture is chunky, pouring in half-and-half gradually as you mash. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

FABULOUS COLCANNON (MASHED POTATOES AND CABBAGE)



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This is not the traditional colcannon, a mashed potato and cabbage dish from Ireland. I have spiced it up and put my own spin on it, but it is WONDERFUL comfort food. Cheap and easy. I top it with cheese and serve as a main dish.

Provided by Ashley Robinson

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup unsalted butter
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ head cabbage, sliced into thin strips
½ cup water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups fully cooked ham, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, set heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir milk, mayonnaise, and butter into potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper into bacon and drippings and cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cabbage and water into onion mixture until cabbage is wilted, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Fold cabbage mixture into mashed potatoes.
  • Cook and stir ham pieces in the same skillet used for cabbage mixture until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir cooked ham into mashed potato and cabbage mixture until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 585.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

COLCANNON POTATOES



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Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it's a classic dish. My recipe comes from my father's family in Ireland. It's part of my St. Pat's menu, along with lamb chops, carrots and soda bread. -Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded
4 pounds medium potatoes (about 8), peeled and quartered
2 cups whole milk
1 cup chopped green onions
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
Minced fresh parsley
Crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Place cabbage and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; keep cabbage warm in separate dish., In same pan, combine potatoes and reserved cooking liquid. Add additional water to cover potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, place milk, green onions, salt and pepper in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil and remove from heat., Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add milk mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in cabbage. To serve, drizzle with butter; top with parsley and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLCANNON WITH INSTANT POTATOES



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Make and share this Colcannon with Instant Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tarlain

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
6 cooked potatoes, mashed or 4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put cabbage, onion, and water in saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over high heat and reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 8 minutes or until tender, but not mushy.
  • Drain cabbage and onion.
  • Add mashed potatoes, milk, butter and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well to blend and heat through.
  • Serve warm, as a side dish with meat, chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 1883.7, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • For a smoother mash, use a potato ricer or food mill.
  • If you don't have a potato ricer or food mill, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Use fresh, not frozen, cabbage for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have green cabbage, you can use red cabbage instead.
  • Season the colcannon to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the colcannon hot with your favorite accompaniments, such as butter, gravy, or roast beef.

Conclusion:

Colcannon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give colcannon a try!

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