Colcannon Recipe – A Spotless Bite

What is a colcannon?

Colcannon is an Irish dish made with buttery mashed potatoes, shredded cabbage or kale, and onions. Sometimes called “Irish mashed potatoes.” As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many people want to make it.

Materials needed

1. potato – You will need about 2 pounds of potatoes. Please choose your favorite variety. I like to use red or golden potatoes, but you can also use russet potatoes.
2. kale – Kale, green cabbage, or even Savoy cabbage can also be used here, but I like the color that deep green kale adds to this dish.
3. dairy products – Milk and butter add richness to make the mashed potatoes even creamier.
4. flavor – Garlic and green onions are included in many traditional recipes.
5. bacon – Top it with standard ingredients to make it even more delicious.

How to make colcannon potatoes

Preparation ingredients

• preparation potato – Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and add to a large pot of cold water. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to taste. (Photo 1)
• boil potatoes – Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Place in a colander and drain. (Photo 2)
• bacon – While the potatoes are boiling, fry the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove bacon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. (Photo 3)
• kale – Add kale (or cabbage) and garlic. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until kale is wilted. Stir in the green onions, season with the remaining half of the salt and pepper, and continue sautéing for another minute. Remove from heat. (Photo 4)

mash it up

• mashed potatoes – Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Next, mash it with a potato masher. Or you can use a potato ricer.
• assemble – Add milk, butter, garlic, and kale. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until smooth. To keep the texture creamy rather than soggy, avoid over-processing the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
• serve Immediately top with butter, bacon, and green onions, if desired.

Recipe variations

1. Replace the green. You can use cabbage or any other vegetables of your choice (collards, callaloo, etc.) for this recipe.
2. Go dairy-free. Use dairy-free milk and butter, or use chicken broth in place of milk.
3. Omit the green. It’s not technically a colcannon, but it’s definitely delicious! 😋
4. Irish colcannon soup. Sauté herbs in olive oil, add vegetable stock, and simmer potatoes, kale, and other vegetables until tender. Add half a cup of heavy cream and heat to make a delicious potato soup. enjoy!

tips and tricks

1. To mash the potatoes, you can use a potato masher, hand mixer, or potato ricer. However, do not use a food processor, as the colcannon potatoes will turn gummy.
2. I highly recommend peeling the potatoes for this recipe. The dish will be creamy, but still have plenty of vegetable texture.
3. Even without crumbling the bacon over the colcannon, cooking the kale and garlic in the bacon fat adds some serious flavor to this dish. Highly recommended! 👌

Preparation instructions

It can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Cooked potatoes can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

How to consume and store

Serve warm colcannon as an accompaniment to your favorite meal. Store leftover colcannon potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.

What goes with colcannon?

Colcannon goes well with any main dish. corned beef and cabbage or ham is a holiday tradition, but I like it steak tips or oven roasted pork chops. It also works well with other aspects. blanched green beans, southern collard greensand cornbread.

Try more satisfying potato side dishes

1. scallop potatoes
2. steamed potatoes
3. potato gratin
4. fondant potatoes
5. duchess potato

Imma