Comments on: Colcannon (Irish potatoes and cabbage)

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:57:53 +0000

In reply to RBrennan. Thanks, yes I appreciate bubble and squeak is relatively different in how it's cooked etc, but does have different ingredients. And while you may get it in some places in Scotland/Ireland, it's certainly not common in Scotland at least where I grew up.

By: RBrennan

RBrennan — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:46:19 +0000

Good recipe;I love Colcannon. My mother used to make it with cabbage and green scallions, (an upgrade to champ). Try this on top of a shepherd's (cottage) pie instead of mashed potatoes, Not to criticize but bubble and squeak is as Irish or Scottish as it is English, and is quite different from Colcannon. Traditionally B&S is made by frying up left over potatoes and cabbage and maybe ham after St Patrick's Day. The name comes from the way it bubbles and squeaks on the pan as it cooks. If youv'e never had try it!!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:22:46 +0000

In reply to Wendy Klik. Yes, there are a few variations as I mention above - but all worth trying!

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:22:16 +0000

In reply to Karen. Thanks, it's a lovely side for sure.

By: Caroline's Cooking

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:21:43 +0000

In reply to Tara. Thanks, it's a very comforting dish, and so easy too!

By: Wendy Klik

Wendy Klik — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:22:05 +0000

I love colcannon, This version is slightly different from mine. I'm anxious to try it.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:51:22 +0000

I love colcannon! Yours sounds wonderful. I love the traditional pat of butter in the middle too!

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:50:39 +0000

Yum! Love the addition of cabbage and leek. I definitely need to have this more often.