Irish Colcannon — General recipe

Irish Colcannon

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 431 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Irish Colcannon recipe the whole family will love. Made with cabbage, yellow onion, water and potatoes. Easy step-by-step instructions…

This Irish Colcannon relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as large yellow onion, chopped, water, large russet baking potatoes and heavy whipping cream. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 431 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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