Diane's Colcannon
Diane's Colcannon brings together fluffy mashed potatoes with gently sautéed cabbage and onions for a rustic, comforting bite. Smoky bacon adds depth, and a warm pool of butter in the center makes each serving rich and satisfying. Ideal as a cozy St. Patrick’s Day side or a hearty companion to roasted meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Diane's Colcannon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Put the potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain.
- 3
While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Keep the drippings in the skillet.
- 4
Sauté the cabbage and onion in the drippings in the skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes; cover the skillet to shorten the cooking time if you like. Remove from the heat.
- 5
Mash the potatoes with the milk in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Fold in the bacon, cabbage, and onion.
- 7
Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl. Make a well in the center of the potato mixture and pour in the melted butter. Serve hot.
- Calories 144.04 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.22 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 18.05 g 7%
- Total Fat 6.48 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.79 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.57 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 315.28 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.43 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 87.37 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 420.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 59.22 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 20.76 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Diane's Colcannon is an Irish side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Green Cabbage, Milk, and Peeled Whole Potatoes. Each serving provides about 144.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Diane's Colcannon?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Diane's Colcannon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Green Cabbage, Milk, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Diane's Colcannon?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 144.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Diane's Colcannon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Diane's Colcannon healthy?
- Diane's Colcannon has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 144.04 calories and 4.22 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 315.28 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.79 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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