Diane's Colcannon Recipe
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Diane's Colcannon

By: DianeF 
"While Colcannon seems to be associated with St. Patrick's Day, I love the combination of potatoes, cabbage, onion and bacon all through the cooler months of Fall and Winter! I attend an annual St. Patty's Day party and this is the dish I'm always asked to bring... and I'm happy to say that the bowl comes home empty every time!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (406)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving drippings, crumble and set aside. In the reserved drippings, saute the cabbage and onion until soft and translucent. Putting a lid on the pan helps the vegetables cook faster.
  3. Drain the cooked potatoes, mash with milk and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the bacon, cabbage, and onions, then transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the melted butter. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 250 | Total Fat: 12.6g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by Kitchen Commander Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are really good. Being a kitchen soldier I had to modify the recipe just a bit. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2005 by Mrs.B.   view full review
For St. Patrick's Day 2004, I made this side dish to go with our corned beef. I made it again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by yvetteski   view full review
This was a hearty, warming vegetarian main dish for a cold evening. I omitted the bacon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by TJ   view full review
Always trying ways to enhance mashed potatoes. This one is TERRIFIC. I make a double batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2004 by ESKIMOPIEO   view full review
Made this on St. Pat's Day when the family asked to try a traditional Irish dish. The kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by crys22   view full review
I didn't think the whole idea of blending mashed potatoes with cooked cabbage would appeal to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Laurrie Piland   view full review
traditional colcannon uses kale rather than cabbage...try this substitution and you will be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by i heart my skillet   view full review
This was really good, although I made some adjustments to suite our taste. I used about half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by SQUIRLADY   view full review
We made this on St. Patricks day the first time. Now we make it often-it is delicious....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by merri rosenthal   view full review
this is delicious. i did need a bit more salt and i added chopped garlic to the cabbage mix. yummy

 

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