Cabbage & Garlic “Colcannon” Cakes
Cabbage & Garlic “Colcannon” Cakes are a delightful twist on a traditional Irish dish, transforming creamy mashed potatoes into crispy, golden cakes filled with sautéed cabbage and aromatic garlic. These cakes offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will have your family and friends craving more. Ideal for any occasion, they are simple to make and can be served as a side or a hearty main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 cakes 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add cabbage and garlic; cook for 8 minutes until soft.
- Combine mashed potatoes with sautéed mixture, chives, flour, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form into patties (about half an inch thick) and lightly coat with flour.
- In the skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Substitute kale for cabbage or add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor. For vegan options, replace butter with olive oil or vegan butter.