Colcannon cakes

Recipe by: Darina Allen

Savoury deliciousness at any time of year, this tasty potato cakes are a perfect was to reimagine leftover colcannon - enjoy with fresh herbs

Colcannon cakes

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

4

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 330g leftover colcannon

  • 65g white flour

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • salt

  • pepper

Method

  1. Combine the colcannon and the flour in a medium bowl, mixing together well. Form the mixture into six cakes of equal size, about ¾in/2 cm thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, then fry cakes on both sides, turning once and pressing down slightly on them with a spatula, until golden brown, about four minutes per side.

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