by sALTYGAL,
3/17/2012Wow, Touchy readers. Did you rate it after reading or cooking? I'm of Irish descent and this tastes just as good as any my mothers family makes. I found this recipe by looking for a Colcannon with kale and green onions which was how I remembered it. I used a slightly different method using the same ingredients. I used the method I remember my mom using. making mashed potatoes with butter and half and half, then sauteed the scallions in butter then added the kale and a little water and let it steam for 5 minutes then mixed them all together .To serve I made the well in the center and added the melted butter. I garnished with bacon bits after reading about it other recipes, but it would have been just as delicious without it. I think it's one of those dishes that you can make with any number of variations, it's a great way to get your greens in .
by womanofoz,
6/7/2011Isn't it funny how the "traditional" recipe for anything is not the tradition in every family? The author essentially says in the introduction that there are as many recipes for Colcannon as there are people who make it. This is just ONE variation and I am sure that anyone who makes it will be one dish happier than they were before they try it.
by s7murphy,
3/11/2011What's with all the not-authentic complaints? It's from a woman in county Tipperary, how much more authentic can you get? In any case, this is majorly delicious, and I love the color that the kale and scallion greens add.
by nanacooks,
3/15/2010I am English of Irish heritage and this is not Colcannon as my mother made it. Potatoes and cabbage were cooked in equal portions seperately then mixed together. I agree with the well created by a spoon and melted butter added. We also sauted leftovers in a pan with a little leftover meat drippings and then the English called it "Bubble and Squeek"!!
by countrygoddess,
3/11/2010The recipe we have used every year to take to our Irish friend's St. Paddy's day party is potatoes, cabbage, leeks, (cooked separately then all mashed together--the leeks are sauteed in butter), cream, salt, and mace. Make a well on top and fill with melted butter. Yummers!!!
by Alliebabba,
3/11/2010This is NOT Colcannon. My Irish version is made with mashed potatoes, cabbage & bacon. Cook all separately and then mix together. This recipe may be good but it's not Colcannon.
by CSprof,
3/10/2010I grew up in Ireland and love colcannon but this is not colcannon as made by my mother. It's made with floury potatoes, green cabbage in equal portions - cooked separately and then mashed together. When it's cooked you make a well in the centre of your serving and fill it with melted butter. Add some salt and pepper and it's delicious!
by gromett75,
3/1/2010This is not my style of Colcannon, it has bacon and cabbage. And it melts in your mouth with heavenly cream yum! This is recipe....not so much.
