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Colcannon with Bacon

Creamy Irish mashed potatoes blended with cabbage and crispy bacon for the ultimate comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk warm
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and set aside.
  3. Sauté cabbage in bacon fat until soft.
  4. Mash potatoes until smooth.
  5. Add butter and milk to potatoes and mix until creamy.
  6. Stir in cabbage, bacon, and green onions.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Notes

For extra richness, add more butter or a splash of cream when reheating.