“For the colcannon I use an oval gratin dish that is 15 inches long and 9 inches wide in the center,” Thomas says. “If time permits, I look for Irish white cheddar cheese,” Thomas continues.

Other recipes (even some very old ones) call for kale or other greens. I have made colcannon with both, and frankly, I don’t know which I like better – so I made a version that combines them.

Colcannon — an Irish mash for St. Patrick's Day, or any day Historically, colcannon provided a sturdy and economical bowl of food that made use of simple, available ingredients.

Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) is a traditional Irish dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with tender, flavorful cabbage and bacon. This simple yet comforting recipe offers a hearty and ...

Directions. Drop the potatoes into a medium saucepan of boiling water. Lower the heat and simmer them until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain.

Colcannon, which is well-known as an Irish mammy's classic, can vary by region so you might sometimes see varieties containing onions, chives, or other types of cabbage.While it's a very versatile ...

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Easy to make colcannon recipe. Ingredients. 4 lbs (1.8kg) potatoes, or about 7-8 large potatoes (‘old’ potatoes or russet potatoes are best, waxy potatoes won’t do); 1 head of green cabbage ...