Alison's Colcannon

56 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 36
  • 4 star values: 18
  • 3 star values: 2
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A traditional Irish potato dish, perfect with a roast or chicken!

By MORGANLF
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Ingredients

12
Original recipe yields 12 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a large pot, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft enough to mash. Drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and mash potatoes with 1/4 cup of butter and all of the sour cream until well blended.

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  • Melt remaining butter in a large pot (you can use the same pot) over medium heat. Add garlic and green onion, and cook, stirring until softened. Add the cabbage, cover the pan, and let the cabbage steam for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir the cabbage mixture into the mashed potatoes, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
264 calories; 8 g total fat; 24 mg cholesterol; 121 mg sodium. 43.4 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; Full Nutrition

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SEE NU
Rating: 5 stars
03/28/2004
I served this potato dish for St. Patrick's Day. Some people had corned beef and others had mushroom chicken. These potatoes were loved by all their perfect. My dad was kind of shocked to see the cabbage and potatoes together instead of separate but he said he preferred the potatoes and cabbage together now. It's a keeper.
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Anonymous
Rating: 3 stars
11/03/2007
I love potatoes and cabbage but this did nothing for me.
56 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 36
  • 4 star values: 18
  • 3 star values: 2
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KIMBERLY KAY
Rating: 4 stars
03/17/2004
I did a search using the word "Irish " looking for a side to go along with reuben sandwiches for St. Patty's Day. We were most pleased! I'm certain this will be an annual dish and I may even cook it during the year occasionally. After tasting I chose to add onion powder lemon pepper celery salt seasoning salt and garlic salt. I also increased the # of garlic cloves but that's just a personal preference. Thanks for a great addition to our holiday!
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SEE NU
Rating: 5 stars
03/28/2004
I served this potato dish for St. Patrick's Day. Some people had corned beef and others had mushroom chicken. These potatoes were loved by all their perfect. My dad was kind of shocked to see the cabbage and potatoes together instead of separate but he said he preferred the potatoes and cabbage together now. It's a keeper.
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(27)
krista v.
Rating: 5 stars
10/12/2008
Ok I didn't have any cabbage but had some leftover brussels sprouts I had roasted with lemon garlic and dill. Boiled and mashed my red skin potatoes as usual with sour cream butter and rice milk. Then I heated and mixed in my leftover brussels sprouts. Wow!! I can't stop eating it even though I'm full! I love Colcannon with regular cabbage and with brussels sprouts it's totally awesome. Then again anything mixed into mashed taters is pretty awesome! Give the sprouts a try you won't be sorry!
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catherine
Rating: 5 stars
01/09/2006
So easy So delicious I served this for a 20 person luncheon with a brisket of beef. Many guests wanted the recipe
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Martha Cochell
Rating: 4 stars
05/02/2006
This was really good although I think it could stand to be a little creamier. Definitely season it generously with salt and pepper. I don't eat a lot of meat so I actually had this for dinner tonight - it doesn't have to be just a side!
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yumyumgimmesome
Rating: 4 stars
11/28/2005
I made this for Thanksgiving as an alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. It was a huge hit! Thanks!
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MOLLE888
Rating: 5 stars
04/13/2007
Mixing two of my favorite sides... mashed potato and steamed cabbage... how could I go wrong? This was great easy and affordable. I didn't change a single thing about this one. No need to!
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witchywoman
Rating: 4 stars
03/18/2010
I usually use kale when I make colcannon...this is a very good recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
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yaright
Rating: 5 stars
02/18/2009
Excellent!! My husband doesn't like cabbage and could not even tell he loved this dish. Thank you for a healthy mashed potatoes!! Will do regularly.
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