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    Published: Mar 10, 2014 · Modified: Apr 9, 2021· This website generates income via ads ·

    Irish Colcannon - Revisited

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    A couple of years ago I posted a recipe for colcannon, a traditional Irish dish of boiled potatoes and cabbage or kale. In that post I told you about colcannon and its history and lore. I even included the lyrics to a sing about colcannon. In case you missed that, here it is again.

    The song “Colcannon” also called “The Skillet Pot” is a traditional Irish song that has been recorded by many artists. It begins:

    Well did you ever make colcannon,
    made with lovely pickled cream
    With the greens & scallions mingled
    like a pitcher in a dream?
    Did you ever make a hole on top
    to hold the meltin’ flake
    Or the creamy flavoured butter
    that our mother’s used to make?

    Oh you did, so you did
    so did he and so did I
    And the more I think about it
    sure the nearer I’m to cry.
    Oh weren’t them the happy days
    when troubles we knew not
    And or mother made colcannon
    in the little skillet pot.

    With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner I thought I would make colcannon today and share the recipe again. This dish is as delicious as it is simple and I think that's what makes it special. Be sure to add a little melted creamy, bright yellow Irish butter on top. You'll be happy you did.

    Serving Suggestion:

    My favorite after St. Patrick's Day breakfast is a Colcannon patty with a fried egg on top. I made colcannon to go with corned beef on St. Patrick's Day and had leftovers. All you have to do is form the chilled colcannon into patties, pan fry in butter, add a friend egg and you have a delicious breakfast or brunch!

    Irish Colcannon

    Classic Irish side dish of mashed potatoes, cabbage and butter.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 24 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Irish
    Servings 6
    Calories 237 kcal

    Equipment

    • Medium saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
    • Salted water
    • 1 cup green cabbage sliced into strips
    • 3 scallions diced
    • 4 TBS butter
    • ¼ to ½ cup cream
    • Butter salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan, boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Pour into colander to drain.
    • While the pot is till hot, add the 4 TBS butter and melt over low heat.
    • Add the cabbage, scallion, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until the cabbage is tender but still a bit crunchy.
    • While the cabbage is cooking use a fork or potato masher to smash the potatoes, leaving some lumps.
    • Pour the hot cabbage mixture into the potatoes and stir to combine.
    • Add cream until you reach the desired consistency. Return to pot and reheat if necessary.
    • Serve with a well in the center to hold a pat of butter. Season with salt and pepper.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Irish Colcannon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    237
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    35
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    34
    mg
    11
    %
    Sodium
     
    84
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    762
    mg
    22
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    31
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    16
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    454
    IU
    9
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    39
    mg
    47
    %
    Calcium
     
    38
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    Keyword cabbage, colcannon, mashed, potatoes
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    1. April says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      Yum, this looks delicious, I will have to try this, I bet my family would really enjoy this recipe! I would love to invite you to share your recipe at my linky party, Meal Planning Monday Recipe Link-Up. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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