St. Patrick's Day Colcannon
St. Patrick's Day Colcannon pairs creamy red potatoes with buttery cabbage and a hint of garlic and green onion for a rich, comforting bite. Tender pieces of warmed corned beef make it heartier than the classic, perfect for a festive holiday table or a cozy weeknight dinner. The balance of creaminess, mild sweetness from cabbage, and savory beef makes every forkful satisfying.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the cabbage and 2 tablespoons of butter; cover and simmer until the cabbage is softened, 10 to 12 minutes, then drain.
- 3
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Cook until the garlic is softened and mellow, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Drain the potatoes and mash with white pepper. Fold in the melted butter, milk, cabbage, and corned beef, then sprinkle with the green parts of the green onions.
- Calories 344.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.54 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.09 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 54.33 mg Moderate
- Sodium 533.16 mg High
- Fiber 5.62 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.11 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 138.09 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.76 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1126.05 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 31.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 88.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.43 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
St. Patrick's Day Colcannon is an Irish side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Corned Beef, Green Cabbage, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 344.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is St. Patrick's Day Colcannon?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is St. Patrick's Day Colcannon made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Corned Beef, Green Cabbage, Green Onion, Milk. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make St. Patrick's Day Colcannon?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is St. Patrick's Day Colcannon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
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