Colcannon
Servings: 6
Calories: 216kcal
This Irish Colcannon recipe is an easy recipe using your favorite mashed potato recipe, a special trick for super silky cabbage, bacon and lots of creamy butter.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes , prepared
- 1 small head green cabbage , cored and chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter , divided
- 4 scallions , cut greens and whites
- 1 cup bacon , cooked and crumbled
- butter , for topping
- Maldon sea salt for topping
- parsley for topping , minced
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan or Dutch oven about 3/4 with water, bring it to a boil.
- Add the 1 small head green cabbage and 2 3 tablespoons butter.
- Boil for 3-4 minutes or until the cabbage turns a bright green hue and has softened, but still has some texture and holds its shape.
- Drain the cabbage in a colander.
- Heat the 3 cups mashed potatoes (if cold) in a large saucepan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, cooked cabbage, 4 scallions and 1 cup bacon. Mix well, but don't overmix so the ingredient start to fall apart.
- When plating, crate a well and place another pat of butter in the center. Top with Maldon sea salt and chopped parsley.
- Come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 81.2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.2mg
