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Irish Colcannon

Delicious Irish Colcannon: A Creamy Comfort Food Delight

This Irish Colcannon offers a creamy blend of mashed potatoes, cabbage, and bacon, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes The fluffy base ensuring a light texture.
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes For a buttery flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter or olive oil.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with whole milk, half-and-half, or non-dairy milk.
For the Veggie Base
  • 1 medium Onion Sweet depth; substitute with green onions or shallots if desired.
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage Offers crunch and nutrition.
For the Flavor
  • 8 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon Savory crunch; can omit for vegetarian option.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and chop Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place in a large saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and steam dry for a minute.
  2. Return potatoes to the saucepan, add unsalted butter and heavy cream. Cover to melt the butter (2-3 minutes), then mash until smooth.
  3. In a large skillet, melt an additional tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add shredded green cabbage, stirring for about 7-8 minutes until tender.
  4. Fold sautéed cabbage and onion mixture into mashed potatoes. Mix gently, then stir in half the crispy bacon and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining bacon and a few pats of butter. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave with added cream or milk.

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