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Irish Colcannon
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5 from 6 votes

Irish Colcannon

The Irish are famous for their potato dishes, and Colcannon is no exception. It’s traditionally made with mashed potatoes, cabbage (or kale), onions, and butter. As a special treat for St. Patrick’s Day, I added some crispy bacon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish, St. Patrick's Day
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 cups 8 ounces shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • cup milk

Instructions

  • Add bacon to 12-inch nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, about 25 minutes. Drain on paper towel lined plate.
  • Pour bacon drippings from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon. Heat skillet over medium heat; add cabbage, onions, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine. Cover skillet and cook over medium heat until vegetables are translucent and soft, about 10 minutes. Do not allow vegetables to brown. Keep warm.
  • Cover potatoes in large saucepan with water. Add ½ tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes to saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup milk, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer. Keep warm.
  • Add bacon, cabbage, and onions to mashed potatoes, Stir well to combine. Correct the seasonings.
  • Transfer the mixture to serving dish. Make a well in the center, and add remaining butter. Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.2mg