Rutabaga is a bit higher with natural carbs so be mindful of your serving size if that is your choice. You can use cauliflower or even rutabaga if that is what your family prefers. I changed My Grandma Boyle’s recipe up a bit to lower the carbs by using turnips. Us kids however loved dishes like this because we rarely got them. My dad wasn’t a fan of colcannon as he liked his potatoes plain with butter and only ate limited veggies. But it pairs well with just about anything. My grandma normally served Colcannon as a side with roast beef or ham steaks. Many times families will add bits of bacon or ham allowing the vegetables to stretch the meat so that everyone is satisfied by the end of the meal. It hails from Northern Ireland and is traditionally made with potatoes, milk, cabbage, kale and butter. What is Colcannon?Ĭolcannon is an Irish winter vegetable stew. So bear with me a bit while we talk about Colcannon. It was a big deal in our house, this is my way of carrying that tradition on.

Saint Patrick’s Day was his birthday and is my Sister’s as well. You can see my Full Disclosure hereĮvery year since I started this blog I have shared Irish cuisine in honor of my Dad.

I do earn a small commission from the sales made through these links however your price never changes. This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon or other programs. This version uses turnips which is actually still authentic in this winter vegetable casserole. I’ve remade the family recipe for Colcannon into a lower carb version as I no longer eat white potatoes. It is a staple in our home in the winter months because it is budget friendly, tastes great and feels like grandma’s house to me. Colcannon is one of my favorite side dishes.

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