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Colcannon with Bacon

A creamy Irish mashed potato dish with cabbage and crispy bacon, perfect as a comforting side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cups cabbage or kale chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk or cream
  • 3 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until tender.
  2. Cook bacon and crumble.
  3. Sauté greens.
  4. Mash potatoes with butter and milk.
  5. Mix in greens and bacon.
  6. Season and serve.

Notes

Warm milk before adding for best texture.