Celtic Cookery Colcannon

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Traditional Celtic Cookery Colcannon with a twist

by The Chefin Side

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

257

Sugar

Fat

13g

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that consists of mashed potatoes, cabbage, and onions. It was traditionally served during Halloween, and it has since become a popular comfort dish throughout Ireland and the UK. This recipe adds a bit of creaminess to the dish thanks to the addition of butter and milk. White pepper is used instead of black pepper to keep the mash visually appealing since black pepper can create dark spots in the mash. This recipe can be served for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter meal that needs warming comfort food.

Instructions

1.	Peel and cook the potatoes in salted boiling water until soft.
2.	Shred the cabbage and chop the spring onions.
3.	Drain and mash the potatoes with the butter and milk. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
4.	Combine the cabbage and spring onions, simmer in a saucepan with a little water until soft, then drain thoroughly.
5.	Mix the cabbage with the mashed potato.
6.	Serve hot with a knob of butter on top.

PROS

Easy to make and hearty, Colcannon is a perfect comfort dish that pairs well with any type of meat or fish.

This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their greens, as the cabbage is integrated into the mashed potatoes.

The dish can be made in advance and reheated for a quick meal or snack.

CONS

Colcannon is a carb-heavy dish, which can be a drawback for people watching their carbohydrate intake.

Some people might not like the taste of cabbage in their mashed potatoes, so it might not be suitable for picky eaters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are high in potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, which support heart health and immune function.
Cabbage is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, and it is linked to cancer prevention and gut health.

	2 lbs potatoes
	3/4 lb cabbage
	8 spring onions
	1/4 pint milk
	4 ounces butter
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon white pepper