Are you looking for a creamy and comforting Irish meal? You are in the right place. Colcannon is a classic Irish dish featuring hearty potatoes and tender cabbage. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. The combination of the soft and fluffy potatoes and the hearty, earthy flavor of the cabbage creates a delicious and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
EASY IRISH COLCANNON
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
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
IRISH COLCANNON (CREAMY POTATOES AND CABBAGE)
This dish is a favorite to be served on All Saints Day in Ireland. It is also said that it was a favorite of Jonathan Swift.
Provided by luvinlif2k
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Strip outer leaves from cabbage.
- Shred cabbage (or kale), place in a saucepan with water to cover the bottom and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Drain well.
- (opt.) Liquefy in blender.
- Boil potatoes in a separate kettle, covered with water, until tender.
- In a small saucepan cook leeks or onions and cream(or milk) about 10 minutes.
- Mash potatoes then season with salt, pepper and mace.
- Mix in the onions and milk.
- Combine the potato mixture with cabbage or kale, beating it to a pale green fluff over low heat.
- Pour into a deep warmed dish.
- Dab with butter or margarine.
- NOTE: Leftovers can be fried in oil until crisp and brown on both sides.
- OPTION: Substitute ground nutmeg for mace.
COLCANNON (IRISH MASHED POTATOES WITH CABBAGE)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place cabbage, onion, and water in a saucepan or Dutch oven and quickly bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 8 minutes until tender. Do not overcook.
- Add mashed potatoes , milk, butter or margarine, salt , and pepper . Mix well, stirring often until heated through. Serve warm as a side dish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COLCANNON IRISH POTATOES
My mother came from Ireland as a teen and brought this homey recipe with her. I find that it's a fantastic way to get my family to eat cooked cabbage-it is hidden in Grandma's potatoes! -Marie Pagel, Lena, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 8-10 minutes., Add cabbage and onion; cook, covered, until cabbage is tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Add salt and pepper; mash to desired consistency, gradually adding butter and milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage. Look for packages in the produce section of your grocery store.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- If you don't have a colcannon masher, you can use a potato masher or a fork to mash the potatoes and cabbage together.
- Serve colcannon with your favorite Irish dishes, such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, or shepherd's pie.
Conclusion:
Colcannon is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be served as a main course or a side dish. The combination of potatoes, cabbage, and bacon is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give colcannon a try. You won't be disappointed!
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