Colcannon
A traditional Irish side dish made with mashed potatoes, cabbage, green onions, crispy bacon, and butter!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. (8 slices) crisp-cooked bacon chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 lbs. (1 med.) head cabbage shredded
- 4 lbs. (8 med.) potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1/4 c. butter divided
- 3-4 green onions chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- Chopped flatleaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; chop bacon when cooled.
- Place cabbage and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer covered until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove cabbage with a slotted spoon to a bowl, keep warm.
- In the same saucepan, add potatoes to the reserved cooking liquid. Add additional water to cover the potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place milk, 2 tablespoons butter, green onions, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil and remove from heat.
- Drain potatoes, place in a large bowl, and mash. Add milk mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in cabbage and bacon. Serve topped with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, green onions, and more bacon if desired.
- Cook's Note: Kale can be used instead of cabbage.