Best 9 Colcannon Potatoes Recipes

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Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, kale, and cabbage. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. There are many different variations of colcannon, but the basic ingredients are always the same. Some common additions include bacon, sausage, and onions. Colcannon can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a popular dish to serve on St. Patrick's Day.

This article provides three different recipes for colcannon. The first recipe is a classic colcannon recipe that uses mashed potatoes, kale, and cabbage. The second recipe is a vegetarian colcannon recipe that uses sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. The third recipe is a vegan colcannon recipe that uses cauliflower instead of potatoes. All three recipes are delicious and easy to make. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Give them a try and see for yourself how delicious colcannon can be!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

IRISH COLCANNON (CREAMY POTATOES AND CABBAGE)



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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

1 lb cabbage or 1 lb kale
1 lb potato, peeled and diced (about 4 potatoes)
2 small onions or 6 green onions with tops, chopped
1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon mace

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.

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 IRISH POTATOES



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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

2-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup 2% milk

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

MAIN DISH COLCANNON (CABBAGE, POTATOES AND SAUSAGES)



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This is a dish that my Scots/Irish grandmother would prepare. Easy on the budget, easy on the cook, stick to your ribs, family pleaser that uses only one very large skillet or dutch oven. It calls for whole all natural ingredients and is ridiculously off the politically correct eating charts! Not for those on a low fat, low carb, low cal, low anything diet. True comfort food! I purchase the sausages from Whole Foods. If you don't want to go to that expense, or you don't have a Whole Foods Market near you, substitute your favorite breakfast sausage. Great St Patrick's Day fare!!!

Provided by Bev in NY

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 irish banger sausages
1/2 cup butter
4 -6 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 whole cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
3 -8 ounces of your favorite ale
heavy cream
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • In large skillet or dutch oven, brown the sausages in the butter.
  • Remove sausages.
  • Add potatoes and onions to drippings in pan and stir to coat.
  • Add cabbage and parsley and mix well.
  • Place sausages on top of mixture.
  • Cover with tight fitting lid and simmer, stirring occasionally until potatoes and cabbage are soft.
  • Add ale as needed to keep colcannon moist. (yes, you can drink what you don't use for cooking!).
  • As soon as the potatoes and cabbage are soft, remove the sausages, take a deep breath and add the Heavy Cream to the mixture until it resembles mashed potatoes.
  • Add salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Replace the sausages and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.7, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 568.4, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 15

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

IRISH MASHED POTATOES (COLCANNON)



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Make and share this Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 -8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups kale, chopped
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in water until tender.
  • Drain.
  • While potatoes are cooking; Melt butter in large skillet.
  • Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in kale and cook 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mash potatoes, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper with mixer.
  • Stir in kale mixture.

MASHED POTATOES WITH KALE (COLCANNON)



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Another in the New York Times' "Recipes for Health Series" by Martha Rose Shulman. This Irish dish is traditionally eaten around Halloween. This version used kale rather than the more common cabbage.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs russet potatoes, scrubbed and peeled
salt
1 lb kale, about 1 large bunch, with the ribs removed and the leaves washed
1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons chopped scallions (about 3 scallions)
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cover the potatoes with water in a saucepan, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover partially and cook until tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, about 30 to 45 minutes. Drain off the water, return the potatoes to the pan, cover tightly and let steam over very low heat for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and mash with a potato masher or a fork, through a food mill or in a standing mixer fitted with the paddle, while still hot.
  • While the potatoes are cooking bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the kale. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Cook the kale for 4 to 6 minutes (after the water returns to the boil), until the leaves are tender but still bright green. Transfer to the ice water, allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop fine (you can use a food processor).
  • Towards the end of the potato cooking time, combine the milk and the scallions in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for a few minutes. Stir the chopped kale into the hot mashed potatoes and beat in the milk and butter or olive oil. The mixture should be fluffy (you can do this in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle). Add salt to taste and freshly ground pepper. Serve hot, right away. (Or to keep warm in a double boiler: set the bowl in a saucepan filled one third of the way with water. Make sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Bring the water to a simmer. Stir the potato and kale mixture from time to time. ).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 64.9, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 7.3

COLLEEN'S COLCANNON POTATOES



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A different and colorful twist to an ol' Irish favorite. Great on St. Pat's Day or anytime you have a taste for corned beef. This can easily be pared down for fewer servings. All ingredient amounts can be "winged".

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed & quartered, DO NOT peel
3 large carrots, peeled, halved and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 lb green cabbage, cored and chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 parsnip, peeled, halved and cut into 2-inch pieces (optional)
6 -8 scallions, cleaned and sliced with green tops
1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, course chop
4 -8 tablespoons butter, softened
sea salt
1/4 cup half-and-half cream, for thinning if desired (OPT)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or deep pot, layer ingredients, bottom to top> Potatoes, carrots, cabbage, scallions.
  • Cover the potatoes and carrots with cold water, just enough to cover potatoes and carrots. The other vegetables will steam during cooking to desired tenderness. Add salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, covered until potatoes are near fork-tender, carrots crispy tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain and return all ingredients to pot.
  • Mash the mixture while adding butter and parsley. The potato mixture should be coursly mashed & thick. Add milk for thinning if desired.
  • Serve hot with sliced corned beef.
  • NOTE: if it's too thin, add instant potatoes until desired consistency is reached.

Tips:

  • For a smoother mash, use a potato ricer or food mill to mash the potatoes.
  • If you don't have a potato ricer or food mill, use a potato masher and mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • To make sure the colcannon is cooked through, cook it for at least 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are heated through and the cabbage is tender.
  • Serve the colcannon immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, salt, and pepper.

Conclusion:

Colcannon is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, colcannon is sure to please everyone at the table.

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