Authentic Colcannon Recipe: A Taste of Ireland

Name: Authentic Colcannon Recipe: A Taste of Ireland
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 slices bacon; 0.5 small head cabbage, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 0.5 cup milk; salt and pepper to taste; 0.25 cup butter, melted

Colcannon is more than just a St. Patrick's Day dish; it's a comforting combination of creamy mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and crispy bacon that's perfect all year round! This recipe is always a hit at parties and guarantees an empty bowl every time!

Total time45 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

2.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 slices bacon
0.5 small head cabbage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
0.5 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
0.25 cup butter, melted

Instructions

Get all your ingredients ready.
Boil potatoes in a saucepan until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Then, drain the water.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Set aside on paper towels to drain, then crumble. Save the bacon drippings in the skillet.
In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté cabbage and onion over medium heat until softened, around 10-15 minutes. Cover the skillet to speed up the cooking process.
Mash potatoes with milk in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Gently fold in the cooked bacon, cabbage, and onion mixture.
Transfer the colcannon to a serving bowl, make a well in the center, pour in melted butter, and serve hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 250 kcal
Fat Content: 13 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 217 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 26 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g