Like champ, there are many regional variations of this other traditional potato dish in homes and professional kitchens. The main difference between it and champ, however, is that colcannon is made with cooked shredded cabbage, like Savoy, or spring greens, instead of the scallions and chives. For best results and a more earthy flavour, boil your potatoes in their skins as above, mash them and mix with the cabbage, milk and butter and season. English bubble and squeak is very similar.
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