Indulge in the rich flavors of Irish cuisine with this budget-friendly colcannon recipe. Made with affordable pantry staples like potatoes, cabbage, and onions, this dish is perfect for those on a tight budget. The colcannon is creamy and hearty, making it a satisfying meal on its own or a delightful side dish. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this comforting Irish classic anytime.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- At the same time, in another pot, bring water to a boil and cook the cabbage until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the cabbage.
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked cabbage and onion mixture to the pot with the potatoes. Mash everything together with a potato masher or fork until well combined.
- In the same saucepan, heat the milk and remaining butter until the butter has melted.
- Pour the warm milk and butter mixture into the pot with the potatoes and cabbage. Mash again until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish often served on Halloween. It is believed that the dish contains charms or small objects wrapped in parchment paper, and whoever finds them in their serving will have good luck.
The word 'colcannon' comes from the Gaelic word 'cál ceannann,' which means 'white-headed cabbage.'