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colcannon

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jamallah Bergman
Atlanta, GA

A Irish dish made with 3 things that I love the most....Mashed Potatoes,Cabbage and Ham.....yum!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min

Ingredients For colcannon

  • 3 lb
    potatoes,scrubbed
  • 2 stick
    butter
  • 1 1/4 c
    hot milk
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1
    head cabbage,cored and finely shredded
  • 1
    (1 lb) piece of ham or bacon,cooked the day before
  • 4
    scallions,finely chopped
  • chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

How To Make colcannon

  • 1
    Steam the potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes. Peel them using a knife and fork. Chop with a knife before mashing. Mash thoroughly to remove all the lumps. Add 1 stick of butter in pieces. Gradually add hot milk, stirring all the time. Season with a few grinds of black pepper.
  • 2
    Boil the cabbage in unsalted water until it turns a darker color. Add 2 tbsp butter to tenderize it. Cover with lid for 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly before returning it to the pan. Chop into small pieces.
  • 3
    Put the ham in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Drain. Remove any fat and chop into small pieces.
  • 4
    Add cabbage,scallions, and ham to mashed potatoes, stirring them gently. Serve in individual soup plate. Make an indentation on the top by swirling a wooden spoon. Put 1 tbsp of butter in each indentation. Sprinkle with parsley.

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