Colcannon
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
Cook with what you have
What Can I Make with Cabbage and Potatoes?
With cabbage and potatoes, you can make Colcannon, Cabbage potato soup, Cabbage potato curry, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.
Five realistic directions
Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients
Cabbage potato soup
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
Cabbage potato curry
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
Bubble and squeak
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
Cabbage potato bake
Likely supporting ingredients: onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
Pantry additions
What you may still need
onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese
Meal types
Good fits
- lunch
- dinner
- side dish
Substitutions
If an ingredient is missing
Savoy, white and red cabbage can often swap, but colour, sweetness and cooking time vary.
Sweet potato can replace potato, but it is sweeter, softer and may cook faster.
A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.
Prep and storage
Keep the ingredients ready to use
Refrigerate the whole head and wrap cut cabbage before returning it to the fridge.
Store potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated place rather than the fridge.
Keep exploring
Related ingredient combinations
FAQ
Questions about cooking with Cabbage and Potatoes
What is the quickest thing to make with cabbage and potatoes?
Colcannon is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
Can I make Colcannon with only these main ingredients?
It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need onion, garlic, stock, butter, spices or cheese.
What can I substitute for cabbage?
Savoy, white and red cabbage can often swap, but colour, sweetness and cooking time vary.
How should I store cabbage and potatoes?
Refrigerate the whole head and wrap cut cabbage before returning it to the fridge. Store potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated place rather than the fridge.
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