COLCANNON RECIPE (CABBAGE AND POTATOES)

Colcannon is the perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day! Combining the flavors of sweet cabbage, fried onion and creamy mashed potatoes creates a traditional Irish dish that will fill the family and leave them feeling satisfied!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs yellow or red potatoes, peeled & quartered
• ½ cup cream
• ¼ cup butter
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 white onion, diced
• ½ head of cabbage (approx. 6 cups)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes 12-15 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large pan until crisp. Set aside to cool, reserve drippings.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon drippings. Cook onion and cabbage over medium heat in drippings until onion is translucent and cabbage is tender.
4. Mash potatoes adding cream and ¼ cup butter as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Gently fold together mashed potatoes, cabbage & onions and chopped bacon. Top with additional melted butter if desired.

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