Colcannon

Submitted by HEP MEP

"Got this out of a Jane Brody cookbook. I guess I like it because it has cheese! And I definitely use more than the recipe calls for. I wasn't sure about the prep time - think that would depend on various factors...so I upped it a little."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb red potatoes or 1 lb yukon gold potato, unpeeled
• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 ounces cheddar cheese or 3 ounces other hard cheese, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until tender.
2. Drain,reserving the liquid,and set them aside to cool Using the reserved potato water,boil the cabbage and onion for about 5 minutes- Drain and set aside.
3. When potatoes are cool enough to handle,peel and mash with milk,butter,and salt and pepper,to taste.
4. Add the reserved onion and cabbage mixture.
5. Mix 2/3 of the cheese with the potatoes and transfer to a greased casserole or shallow baking dish.
6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese on top.
7. Heat in a moderately hot oven and let cheese on top brown slightly.

Reviews

[bkellum]

I made this for St. Patrick's day. It was very good & I will be making it again, however I think I will add a bit more seasoning as it was just a bit bland for my taste. A little more salt & pepper & it should be good to go. I also liked the suggestion of sour cream.

 

[*Parsley*]

I loe colcannon and love this recipe with the cheese added. The cheese (I used sharp cheddar) gives this a nice golden color and slightly cheesey flavor. To make this a bit quicker, I peeled and cut up my potatoes prior to boiling them. I'll make this again. Thanx, MEP. We miss you.

 

[MsKittyKat]

Very good and very comforting - I'd definitely make this again. I know it wouldn't necessarily be tradidional, but the addition of green onion would work here.

 

[ollie55 Cantrell]

With additions, this recipe would is a 5 star treat, although it has more fat than Jane Brody's recipe. I used more butter and milk, and added about 1/2 cup of sour cream. Also added a chopped scallion (green onion including the green top,) a little more salt, lots of pepper, and a dash of sugar. As the cabbage and onion were cooking, I was concerned about adding the cabbage (it smelled funny) to one of my favorite dishes, mashed potatoes. But the end result was yummy!