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Fancy changing up your brunch? Try this recipe for colcannon cakes with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, you won't be disappointed! The word colcannon is from the Gaelic "cal ceannann," which literally means "white-headed cabbage." The traditional Irish recipe normally includes chopped kale or green cabbage mixed with hot, floury mashed potatoes. This dish would also be delicious served with a slice of baked ham or bacon if you have any leftovers from dinner the night before.

Alternatively, chop up the ham or bacon and add to the colcannon mixture before shaping it into patties. Serves : 4 people Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! Ingredients: Method: Serving Suggestions: To serve, place a colcannon cake on a warmed plate and place a poached egg on top of each one. Spoon over the hollandaise sauce and add a grinding of black pepper.



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