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Colcannon

From the video “Colcannon - St. Patrick's Day Potato Recipe - Mashed Potatoes with Kale, Leeks, and Spring Onions” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$2.25*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$19.75* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
9

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.74*for the batch in the video
~$2.25*per serving

You save about ~$19.75* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$59.26* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bistro plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: leek

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 76% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving244 kcal · 12% of 2,000
Fat12 g15%
Saturated fat6.9 g35%
Sodium138 mg6%
Carbohydrate31 g11%
Fiber5.9 g21%
Total sugars3.5 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein6.1 g12%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+13 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−5 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 6 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for russet potatoes, green onions, butter, cream or milk, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: leek. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • strainer
  • blender
  • potato masher
  • wooden spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact ingredient quantities for potatoes, kale, leeks, green onions, butter, salt, pepper, and cream are not specified.
  • Exact cooking time for the potatoes is not specified.
  • Exact yield or serving size is not stated.
  • Total preparation and cooking time is not stated.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Colcannon

What makes Food Wishes's Colcannon recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Colcannon focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing European flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Mix puree fully but gently to avoid streaks and gluey texture. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Colcannon at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Colcannon recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Colcannon ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Colcannon can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Colcannon?

This recipe utilizes approximately 9 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Colcannon?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.