A St. Patrick’s Day favorite, Colcannon is a traditional Irish mashed potato dish that is sure to become a treasured recipe!
Hi, friends! It feels great to be back!
I took a short hiatus to work behind the scenes and give CCB some much deserved attention. I have lots to share, but before anything, I want to express my immense gratitude to Becky Bayne of Becky’s Graphic Design and Andrea Farr of Nashville Geek for their creative design skills and consummate professionalism. The journey of bringing my vision to fruition has been an exciting one due to the support of these wonderful ladies and their companies!
Along with sharing my recipe for this awesome St. Patty’s Day dish, I thought I’d give you a little tour of our new digs.
You will soon discover that things are much easier to navigate. For example, our new Recipe Index includes CCB’s recipes in one convenient place. Starting with the most current post and going back seven years to my premier post for Orangecello, you’re sure to find something that’ll hit the spot!
We’ve added a link in the navigation bar to my Soul Snacks series which will play a bigger role around here. (News to follow!)
Should you need to connect for any reason, please feel free to use the form on my Contact page.
And lastly, my About page has been updated to highlight aspects of my life that will influence the content that I share.
I think that about covers it!
Let the Irish potatoes commence!
Now about this Colcannon…
I’ve been in love with this dish for more than a decade. It all began with a Food Network show that Tyler Florence had back in the day. He visited a farmstead in Ireland, and the woman he interviewed prepared colcannon for the show. It was a stunner of a dish, and certainly something in my wheelhouse.
There’s a good chance you have everything you need for this special St. Patrick’s Day dish:
- russet potatoes
- bacon (optional)
- unsalted butter
- green cabbage (or kale)
- whole milk
- scallions
- chives (optional)
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
COOK’S NOTES:
- In this recipe I’m using green cabbage, though you could swap it with kale.
- I’ve added crispy bacon, because, well, bacon. But you could leave that out altogether.
- I’ve included green onions and chives, because I can never have enough!
- And, there’s butter. Yes, butter.
If you have a craving for rustic Irish potatoes, and you’re looking for ‘easy’, this is a classic you can make yourself!
Buon Appetito!
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Colcannon {Irish Mashed Potatoes}
Description
A St. Patrick’s Day favorite, Colcannon is a traditional Irish mashed potato dish that is sure to become a treasured recipe!
Ingredients
4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 lb. bacon (optional)
12 Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for serving
About 1/2 head or 6 cups lightly packed thinly shredded green cabbage (or chopped kale)
2 cups whole milk
8 scallions, finely chopped
finely chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until tender, 20 – 25 minutes.
In the meantime, cook bacon until crisp. When done, remove to a paper-towel lined dish. Once cooled enough, break bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Once potatoes are fork tender, drain and set aside.
Return the pot that the potatoes cooked in to the stovetop. Add 12 Tbsp. of butter and melt over medium heat.
Once butter is melted, add cabbage, and cook until wilted, about 8 minutes.
To the same pan, add milk and scallions. Bring to a boil.
Add potatoes and bacon.
Using a potato masher, mash and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Season with salt, pepper and chives.
Serve hot with large pats of butter.
Annie, first of all, your website looks AH-MAZING. So inspiring, sleek and beautiful! Makes me want a website makeover asap!! Secondly, these look amazing! The perfect comfort food for St. Paddy’s Day..yum!
Hi Haylie! Thank you so much!! <3
Love the new blog design Annie! And these Irish potatoes need to make an appearance on our St. Patrick’s Day menu!
Thanks, Mary Ann! Enjoy the colcannon!!
Your website looks beautiful! I love your photo. Such beautiful curls. I’m very jealous. I must have had 200 perms in my 20’s and 30’s! Love this colcannon recipe. I’ve always wanted to make it but never have, so yours is printed.
Thanks so much, Mimi!! Enjoy the colcannon!!
I’m so into this potato salad with cabbage!? A fabulous combination and in celebration! Beautiful redesign Annie and I can wait to hear the news about Soul Snacks!
A lovely dish for the holiday!! Thank you, friend!
Bacon and potato together? I am so in! Such a delicious recipe, Annie – what a lovely side dish. Or, just pass a spoon so I can tuck straight in 😉
One spoon comin’ right up!
I’m loving the redesigned site Annie! And these potatoes look like an essential side dish for our St. Patrick’s Day festivities!
Thank you, Leanne! This is one of our favorite potato dishes! I think you’ll love it!
Congratulations on the new website, Annie! It’s gorgeous!!
And speaking of gorgeous, so are these potatoes. I’d gladly make a meal of just them!
Yep – all needs are met in one bowl! Thanks, friend!
I LOVE your new layout, Annie!! It looks fantastic. I hope you’re super pleased with it. Also, this dish is giving me all kinds of cozy feels!! XO
Thank you, my friend! Can’t get enough cozy these days! XO
Love potatoes in each and every way, but this is a favourite, especially this time of year. Great comfort food! And loving your new logo and layout, too 🙂
We are big fans of potatoes in our house – every which way!! Thanks, friend! It feels nice to have a little refresh!
I LOVE the new layout, Annie! It’s so clean and sleek! And I need to try your colcannon. It looks perfect!
Thanks, Kelsie! It was in major need of a makeover! Enjoy the colcannon!