Colcannon

Colcannon is a popular Irish dish traditionally served on Halloween night. The name comes from the Irish Gaelic, where cal ceannan means "white-headed cabbage." The unusual name refers to a type of mashed potato with lightly sautéed cabbage or kale. The dish is enriched with butter and cream, simmered into a thick porridge, and sometimes baked in the oven at the end.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Potatoes, white

  • 100 g Butter, salted

  • 140 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

  • 1 piece Cabbage, fresh

  • 150 ml Sweet cream

  • pieces Salt, table

Steps

  1. Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water and scrub them if necessary. Place them in a large pot and cover with enough cold water to fully submerge them. Salt the water and place the pot on the stove. Boil the potatoes in their skins for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Check if they are cooked by piercing them with a sharp knife.

  2. While the potatoes are cooking, cut the bacon into pieces. Tear the leaves from the cabbage head and wash them under running water. Remove the tough stems from the leaves and slice the rest into strips. Melt a quarter of the butter in a pan and sauté the cabbage and bacon for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Let the cooked potatoes cool slightly. While still warm, peel them and mash them smoothly in the pot. Heat the remaining butter and cream in a small pot. Mix the hot mixture into the mashed potatoes, then stir in the sautéed cabbage and bacon. Season the dish to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 119.45 kcal
  • Fat: 7.83 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.78 g
    • Sugars: 1.52 g
  • Protein: 1.68 g
  • Fiber: 1.74 g

Advice

Instead of sweet cream, you can use sour cream or milk.