Dr Mobeus
Cabbage and Potato Colcannon
Colcannon is proof that the old recipes are often the best ones. Potatoes and cabbage are two of the cheapest things you can buy in any UK supermarket, and this Irish classic turns them into something properly special. The key is plenty of butter and good seasoning – this is not the place to be shy with either. At 40p a portion it is one of the cheapest proper meals you can make, and the leftovers fry up beautifully the next day.
Total cost: £1.60 (£0.40 per portion) – Serves 4 people. Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 25 mins
Cabbage and Potato Colcannon
The Irish classic that turns cheap potatoes and cabbage into something creamy, buttery and genuinely satisfying. Simple peasant food at its finest - under 50p a portion.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until very tender.
- Meanwhile, melt half the butter in a separate pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the shredded cabbage and cook for 5-8 minutes until wilted and tender. Season well.
- Drain the potatoes and mash thoroughly with the remaining butter and the milk until smooth.
- Fold the cabbage and onion mixture into the mashed potato along with most of the spring onions.
- Serve in bowls topped with an extra knob of butter and the remaining spring onions.
Tips and Variations
Use spring greens instead of cabbage for a slightly sweeter result. Leftover colcannon can be shaped into patties and fried in butter for a brilliant breakfast. Add a poached egg on top to make it more of a meal.
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