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    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet

    Published: Mar 1, 2018 · Modified: Jun 15, 2022 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet! You can't go wrong with cheesy hash brown potatoes and savory cabbage baked until golden and bubbly. A great side dish for St. Patrick's Day!

    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet! You can't go wrong with cheesy hash brown potatoes and savory cabbage baked until golden and bubbly. A great side dish for St. Patrick's Day!

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means that, at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you click a link and purchase an item I’ve recommended. Thanks for your support in running this blog!

    Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with food and Irish-inspired festivities? My Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet may not be authentic Irish fare, but it's a perfect way to enjoy a few foods that give a nod to the Emerald Isle (and soak up any excess Guinness, if necessary.)

    Inspired by Colcannon (which is, in fact, quite Irish) this one skillet side dish features hash brown potatoes, cabbage, onions and, best of all, Irish cheddar for a savory St. Patrick's Day side dish that may just become quite beloved even outside the month of March!

    Looking for more St. Paddy's-inspired recipes? Try your luck with my Shamrock Hand Pies, Savory Guinness & Veggie Cobbler, or sweeten things up with Irish Coffee Chocolate Cakes, or an after dinner "Dublin Fog" (Irish Tea Breakfast Latte).

    This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and can be made dairy-free and vegan. (See Variations & Substitutions section below.)

    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet! You can't go wrong with cheesy hash brown potatoes and savory cabbage baked until golden and bubbly. A great side dish for St. Patrick's Day!
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    • Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet

    Ingredients

    • Butter. Since we're doing things the Irish way, try Irish butter! If not, regular butter will do.
    • Onion
    • Green cabbage. I like to shred my own, but pre-shredded cabbage is usually readily available this time of year.
    • Sea salt
    • Garlic
    • Frozen hash browns. This is one of my favorite shortcuts for recipes needing potatoes. Of course, feel free to shred your own potatoes if you prefer.
    • Irish cheddar. Irish cheddar is simply a cheddar cheese that is made in Ireland. It is often made with grass-fed cow's milk, which lends a rich, creamy flavor. Kerrygold brand makes some wonderful Irish cheeses. If you can't find Irish cheddar, you can use your favorite sharp white cheddar.
    • Green onion. Because we don't want to get pinched, do we?

    Instructions

    This dish comes together quickly and easily in one skillet, which I love! It starts on the stovetop and is finished off in the oven. Here's how I do it:

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet (I use a 15 inch cast iron skillet), heat the butter until melted and slightly frothy over medium-high heat.

    Add the diced onion and sauté until it is fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.

    Add the cabbage and combine with onions. Season with sea salt. Cook the mixture for about 5-6 minutes or until the cabbage has softened and begins to turn lightly golden in spots.

    Stir in the garlic (feel free to add more than just one clove if you'd like!) and cook it for about a minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

    Stir in the frozen hash browns and 1 ½ cups of cheese stir until everything is until well-combined. Smooth down the top a bit with a spatula.

    Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the top begins to turn golden brown.

    Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, then return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Remove from oven and top with chopped green onion before serving.

    FAQ's

    What is Irish cheddar?

    Irish Cheddar is a creamy, cow's milk cheese made in Ireland. Cows are often grass-fed, which makes for a naturally golden, rich and flavorful cheese.

    Can this be made ahead?

    Yes. Make the recipe as directed and cool completely. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to eat. To reheat: Return the mixture to a skillet or oven-safe dish and bake in a 375 degree oven until heated through, then sprinkle with extra cheese and bake until bubbly.

    Can this be frozen?

    I've never frozen this dish, but potatoes generally freeze quite well, so I think it could be!

    Variations & Substitutions

    Try these delicious variations:

    • Add chopped kale or spinach for a true colcannon-esque experience.
    • Make it meaty by browning ground sausage with the veggie mixture before stirring in the hash browns or adding in smoked sausage such as kielbasa.
    • Serve with leftover corned beef!

    Diet-Specific Substitutions

    • Dairy-free/vegan: Use plant based butter and your favorite non-dairy shredded cheese. (Or omit the cheese altogether and add a pinch of extra salt!)
    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet on a dark green surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.

    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet

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    Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet! You can’t go wrong with cheesy hash brown potatoes and savory cabbage baked until golden and bubbly. A great side dish for St. Patrick’s Day!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Irish
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup diced yellow onion
    • 10 ounces shredded green cabbage
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
    • 2 garlic cloves minced or grated
    • 20 ounce bag of frozen hash browns
    • 2½ cups shredded Irish cheddar divided
    • 2 green onions chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet {I used a 15 inch cast iron}, heat the butter until melted and slightly frothy.
    • Add the onion and saute until fragrant and beginning to turn translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the cabbage and combine with onions. Season with salt. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the cabbage has softened and is beginning to turn lightly golden in spots.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
    • Add the frozen hash browns and 1 ½ cups of cheese and mix until well-combined. Smooth the top with a spatula.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the top begins to turn golden brown.
    • Add the remaining cheese to the top and bake for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    • Remove from oven and top with chopped green onion before serving.

    Notes

    Variations
    • Add chopped kale or spinach for a true colcannon-esque experience.
    • Make it meaty by browning ground sausage with the veggie mixture before stirring in the hash browns or adding in smoked sausage such as kielbasa.
    • Serve with leftover corned beef!
    Diet-Specific Substitutions
    • Dairy-free/vegan: Use plant based butter and your favorite non-dairy shredded cheese. (Or omit the cheese altogether and add a pinch of extra salt!)
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    1. Jodi says

      March 18, 2018 at 11:43 pm

      I made this tonight to go with corned beef (a day late for St. Paddy's Day but whatever) and it was so very good!! Thank you for the recipe. I will be making this again.

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      • thekitchenprep says

        March 19, 2018 at 3:11 pm

        Hi Jodi, thanks for sharing your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I think it's a great recipe to make year-round, St. Paddy's Day or not! 😉

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