Meaning "white-headed cabbage," col cannon is a traditional Irish culinary preparation of mashed potatoes, finely sliced kale and/or cabbage, cream or milk, and butter. ("Bubble and squeak" is the more texture-referencing name of the English variant of col cannon.) Col cannon is often seasoned with leeks, onions, chives, parsley, scallions, and salt and pepper. Regional additions may include ham or bacon. However, it is often served with a boiled or stewed meat. A hearty dish, col cannon is a year-round staple, but is more often prepared as winter approaches, since kale is a cold weather crop.
