As you know, I’m not a big fan of “transforming” leftovers into something else; however, some recipes are quick and easy when you have leftovers on hand. Colcannon is just such a recipe, and when this week’s Sunday Supper theme “Healthy Green Recipes for Saint Patrick’s Day” was announced, I knew I had to share it!
You can find versions of this recipe all over; according to Wikipedia, “Colcannon (Irish: cál ceannann, meaning “white-headed cabbage”) is a traditional Irish dish mainly consisting of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage.”
All you need are the following:
• Leftover mashed potatoes (I used purple potatoes)
• Butter
• Cream (milk works fine too)
• Bacon or ham
• Onion or leeks
• Kale or cabbage (or other cooking greens; this recipe is pretty flexible as you can see!)
Step 1: Fry the bacon or warm up the ham in a large frying pan; add the onion and saute’ until soft.
Step 2: Meanwhile, reheat the mashed potatoes, adding cream and butter to make a nice creamy consistency.
Step 3: Add chopped kale or cabbage (as much as you want, but remember greens cook down quite a bit) to the frying pan.
Step 4: Add the mashed potatoes to the frying pan and mix all together.
Isn’t that easy peasy? It is very tasty comfort food. DH added garlic, salt, pepper, and cheese to his.
Instant Pot Version
If you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, you can always dig out the handy Instapot! I found this recipe from Rebooted Mom and I’m definitely going to try it.
Colcannon Recipe
Source: rebootedmom.com
Course: Side Dishes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 3 green onions
- 3 C. chopped kale chard, or cabbage
- 1?2 C. full fat milk or heavy cream
- salt/pepper to taste
Directions
- Push saute on the Instant Pot and add the 2 Tbsp butter and cabbage/kale/greens.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
- Push OFF on the Instant Pot and dump in the potatoes, along with 1/2 C. water.
- Push high (manual) and set the timer for 4 minutes.
- At the completion of the 4 minutes, release the pressure (quick release) and lift the lid.
- Mash the potatoes with a masher right in the pot, mixing them up with the greens. Add the milk and salt/pepper and combine together until well blended.
- Serve hot in a bowl with a knob of butter (3 Tbsp) in the center.
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