COLCANNON

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I found this wickedly delicious-sounding recipe for a really creamy colcannon in the March 2005 edition of the BBC Good Food magazine. It is a part of Irish cook Kevin Dundon's suggested St Patrick's Day dinner menu. As he says, 'Side dishes don't come more Irish than creamy colcannon'. I really like the sound of his colcannon, because of its decadent creaminess, because Savoy cabbage is so much tastier than other varieties and because this is certainly my favourite way to cook cabbage: with bacon rather than boiled in water. Sounds like an any-time-of-year dish to me! Well I shan't be waiting until 17 March 2006 before making it anyway!

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 kg potato, well-scrubbed, cut any large ones in half
100 g butter
140 g back bacon, sliced, then finely chopped
1/2 small savoy cabbage, finely shredded
150 ml double cream

Steps:

  • Tip the potatoes into a large saucepan of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced.
  • Meanwhile, heat quarter of the butter in a pan, then fry the bacon and half the cabbage for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander and peel while still hot.
  • Mash the potato until smooth, heat the cream with the remaining butter and, when almost boiling, beat into the potato.
  • Add the bacon and cabbage to the potato and mix.
  • Season, to taste and serve.
  • MY NOTES: If you can't find sliced back bacon, I'd suggest using middle rasher bacon, with the rinds and fat removed. The rest of Kevin Dundon's St Patrick's Day menu includes 'Smoked wild Irish salmon with chive pancake and 'Guiness & honey glazed pork loin'. I'll post the other two recipes soon. Both sound scrumptious, and also far too good to hold off making until March 2006. And I'm confident that local salmon will serve the recipe admirably! When in Rome -- When in Ireland -- When -- wherever -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.7

Shah Suliman
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This colcannon recipe is a great comfort food for a cold night. It's creamy, flavorful, and very satisfying.


Victor Gideon
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I'm a fan of simple, rustic dishes, and this colcannon recipe fits the bill perfectly. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Ayensu Kate
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This colcannon recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Tala Dawoud
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I made this colcannon recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got several compliments on how delicious it was.


Wateen 9090
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This colcannon recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The finished dish is creamy, flavorful, and very satisfying.


Hdbd Hdbd
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I'm not a big fan of colcannon, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cabbage and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the creamy sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Favour Anya
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This colcannon recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy sauce, and they don't even notice the cabbage.


Mohamed Yagere
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I made this colcannon recipe in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. I just threw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Simon
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still delicious! The cabbage and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the creamy sauce was very flavorful.


kesie ray
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This colcannon recipe is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a very affordable dish to make. I love that I can feed my family a delicious and healthy meal without breaking the bank.


Yasir rahi
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I've made this colcannon recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover mashed potatoes to make it.


Mia Nguyen
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I made this colcannon for a St. Patrick's Day party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Maryam Javaid
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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The colcannon was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kashane Mills
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The cabbage was cooked perfectly, and the bacon and potatoes added a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amber Galyen
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This colcannon recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of cabbage, potatoes, and bacon was perfect, and the creamy sauce brought it all together. I will definitely be making this again.


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