Dianes Colcannon Recipes

EASY IRISH COLCANNON

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, cabbage, and green onions into a large sauce pan, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain the vegetables and place into a large bowl. Mash the potatoes and vegetables with the butter using a fork until the mixture is chunky, pouring in half-and-half gradually as you mash. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

DIANE'S COLCANNON

Steps:

• 1. Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
• 2. Place bacon in a large deep skillet.Cook over medium heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserve drippings, crumble & set aside. In the reserved drippings, saute cabbage and onions until very soft and translucent. Cover pan to help the veggies cook faster.
• 3. Drain the potatoes, mash with milk and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the bacon, cabbage & onions and transfer mixture to a large serving bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the melted butter. Serve immediately.

DIANE'S COLCANNON

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
• 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.
• 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.