Best Colcannon Cakes Recipes

SPINACH POTATO PANCAKES/COLCANNON CAKES

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl add the left over mashed potatoes, (or use freshly mashed)The amound added is an estimate guess.
• 2. Add Chopped onions (Precook in microwave 3 minutes)
• 3. Add 2 large eggs
• 4. Combine flour, garlic powder & pepper then add to potatoes.
• 5. Add Panko Bread Crumbs.
• 6. Drain Canned Spinach and add to potato mixture.
• 7. Mix to combine and shape into desired size patties.
• 8. Heat oil and butter in a large 16 inch skillet till oil is hot.
• 9. Add patties and cook till browned on first side, then flip and brown on other side.
• 10. Serve while HOT WITH A PAT OF BUTTER or Applesauce.

BRAISED BACON WITH COLCANNON CAKES

Steps:

• Put the bacon joint in a flameproof casserole dish or heavy-based saucepan and cover with water. Pop on a lid, bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 45 mins until cooked. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water for 20 mins. five mins before the end of cooking, add the cabbage. Drain well, return to the pan for 1-2 mins to dry out, then mash together.
• Add 1 tbsp of the oil to a frying pan with the onion and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins. add this to the potatoes and cabbage, and mix together with a little seasoning. Set aside. Meanwhile, drain the bacon and leave to rest for 10 mins.
• Put the flour on a plate. Shape the potato and cabbage mixture into 8 cakes, then roll them lightly in the flour, tapping off any excess. Add 1 tbsp oil to the frying pan and fry the cakes in 2 batches for 3-4 mins on each side until golden.
• Cover the potato cakes with foil and set aside. Wipe the frying pan with kitchen paper, then add the remaining oil. Crack in the eggs and cook until the white is set and the yolk is still runny.
• Slice the bacon and serve with the potato cakes, eggs and ketchup.

COLCANNON CAKES

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, combine the colcannon and the flour, mixing well. Form the mixture into 6 cakes of equal size, about 3/4-inches thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Fry cakes on both sides, turning once and pressing down lightly with a spatula, until golden brown--about 4 minutes per side.