Colcannon Chowder Recipes

COLCANNON

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Add them to a Dutch oven and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside.
• In the same Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cabbage or mixture of greens, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the cabbage mixture ;is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of the green onions for garnish and add the remaining green onion and garlic into the cabbage mixture. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the half-and-half and cook 2 to 3 minutes until warm. Add the potatoes, then mash and stir until the mixture is well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the colcannon to a serving dish and top with more butter, if preferred. Sprinkle with the reserved 1/4 cup green onions.

COLCANNON CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with broth and water; add 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, saute cabbage and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Add the sausage and continue sauteing another 10 minutes, until all begin to turn brown. Add carrots; set aside.
• 3. With a slotted spoon, remove about 3/4 cup potatoes and add to skillet. In a blender, blend remaining potatoes and liquid until smooth, and then return to saucepan.
• 4. Add the contents of skillet; mix in enough milk for consistency desired. Heat to simmering. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.

DIANE'S COLCANNON

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving drippings, crumble and set aside. In the reserved drippings, saute the cabbage and onion until soft and translucent. Putting a lid on the pan helps the vegetables cook faster.
• Drain the cooked potatoes, mash with milk and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the bacon, cabbage, and onions, then transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the melted butter. Serve immediately.