Easy Classic Colcannon Recipe
A traditional Irish dish combining mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale for a hearty side.
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Servings:
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.