Irish colcannon is a traditional mashed potato recipe with cabbage and scallions. A simple and hearty side dish that’s perfect any time of year but especially for St. Patrick’s Day! We love colcannon and I always make it for our St. Patrick’s Day feast. My go-to recipe contains bacon but I wanted to try making...
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Irish colcannon is a traditional mashed potato recipe with cabbage and scallions. A simple and hearty side dish that’s perfect any time of year but especially for St. Patrick’s Day!
We love colcannon and I always make it for our St. Patrick’s Day feast. My go-to recipe contains bacon but I wanted to try making a vegetarian version this year. We all thought this Irish colcannon was delicious and it paired nicely with the pork chops I served it with. Colcannon is a great side dish year round–not just for St. Patrick’s Day!
How to Make Irish Colcannon
Cook the chopped potato in a large pot of salted boiling water for 20 minutes, or until very tender; pour the potatoes into a strainer.
Cook the cabbage while the potatoes are cooking by heating 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring often, until tender and very wilted, about 10 minutes.
Add the green portion of the scallions (green onions) and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the gar...
