Colcannon
The dish known as colcannon has been around for centuries and its origins are thought to be in Ireland. The traditional recipe for colcannon calls for potatoes, cabbage, butter, and milk, and it was originally a peasant dish meant to be a filling and hearty meal. Over time, the dish has evolved and there are now many different variations of colcannon recipes. Some recipes call for the addition of onions, leeks, ham, or cheese, while others are made with sweet potatoes or kale. No matter what ingredients are used, colcannon remains a delicious and comforting dish.
Advice
When making colcannon, be sure to use a high quality butter and potatoes. Boil the potatoes until they are tender, and make sure to mash them until they are smooth. If you want to add extra flavor, try adding some garlic or herbs. When incorporating the cabbage, be sure to sauté it until it is soft and tender before adding it to the mashed potatoes. Finally, top the dish with a generous amount of butter and some chopped parsley for a delicious and savory dish.
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Recipes
Colcannon With Crispy Leeks
- fried egg
- salt
- olive oil
- onion
- potato
- garlic
- green
- butter
- vegetable broth
Celery Root, Red Cabbage and Potato Colcannon
- pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- celery root
- potato
- red cabbage
- caraway seed
- butter
- hot milk
Colcannon
- black pepper
- salt
- green onion
- milk
- heavy cream
- savoy cabbage
- garlic
- leek
- yukon gold potato
- butter
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes With Cabbage)
- onion
- milk
- butter
- water
- green cabbage
- potato
- black pepper
- salt
Traditional Irish Colcannon
- salt
- spring onion
- butter
- russet potato
- spring onion
- kale
- black pepper
Dandelion or Chard Colcannon
- pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- dandelion green
- leek
- yukon gold potato
- butter
- hot milk
Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Colcannon
- pepper
- salt
- carrot
- parsnip
- dill
- olive oil
- leek
- yukon gold potato
- butter
- milk
Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Colcannon
- pepper
- salt
- carrot
- parsnip
- olive oil
- dill
- leek
- yukon gold potato
- butter
- milk
Broccoli Crown, Leek and Potato Colcannon
- pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- potato
- broccoli
- leek
- butter
- milk
Colcannon With Roasted Squash and Apple
- salt
- apple
- yukon gold potato
- milk
- olive oil
- butternut squash
- butter
Colcannon
- milk
- butter
- kale
- green onion
- potato
- salt
Colcannon
- salt
- cabbage
- milk
- butter
- green
- red potato
- green onion
Brussels Sprouts Bacon Cauliflower Colcannon
- butter
- cauliflower
- black pepper
- salt
- brussels sprout
- onion
- greek yogurt
- bacon
- parsley
Kale Colcannon
- kale
- garlic
- butter
- salt
- green onion
- russet potato
- sour cream
- cream cheese
Thanksgiving Colcannon
- salt
- tuscan kale
- onion
- farmer cheese
- greek yogurt
- poultry seasoning
- butter
- yukon gold potato
- celery
- garlic
- pepper
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- butter
Staple Ingredients
- butter 58%
- salt 58%
Usual Ingredients
- olive oil 37%
- milk 32%
- leek 26%
- pepper 26%
- yukon gold potato 26%