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Colcannon in a serving dish topped with butter.
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Colcannon (Cabbage and Potatoes)

Irish colcannon (cabbage and potatoes) is made with buttery mashed potatoes, sauteed cabbage and onions (or leeks), bacon, and green onions. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 398

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups red or russet potatoes 6-8 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
  • ½ cup butter divided
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper each
  • 4 cups cabbage thinly sliced, about ¼ of a head
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 slices bacon cooked, chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into 1" chunks. Place into a large pot, and cover with 1" of water. Salt and bring to a boil. Boil potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender.
  2. Meanwhile, add remaining butter to a medium pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and cabbage. Saute for 5-7 minutes or until cabbage is tender and onions are translucent.
  3. Drain potatoes. Add ¼ cup of butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and no lumps remain.
  4. Add cabbage mixture to mashed potatoes. Add cooked crumbled bacon, and green onions. Fold to combine.
  5. Serve with an additional pat of butter overtop.