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Easy Classic Colcannon Recipe

Easy Classic Colcannon Recipe

A traditional Irish dish combining mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale for a hearty side.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 0.5 head green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 whole scallions sliced
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan with bacon fat, add 2 tbsp of butter and sauté the cabbage until tender.
  • Mash the potatoes with the remaining butter and warmed milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in the cooked cabbage, bacon, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

This colcannon recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any casual dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg