Irish Colcannon is a hearty variation on your traditional mashed potatoes.
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time35mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: cabbage, Colcannon, Irish side dishes
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
3Russet potatoes
3cupscabbage or kalethinly sliced
½cupwhole milkwarm
2tbspbutter
saltto taste
pepperto taste
3ozbacon(optional)
Instructions
Start by cooking the bacon on the stovetop. When bacon is cooked, place it on a layer of paper towels to absorb excess grease.
In a medium-sized pot place the potatoes, and add enough water to just cover them. Salt the water, generously.
On high heat, bring the pot to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes. The potatoes should be tender when you poke them with a knife or fork.
While your potatoes are cooking, in a medium pot, bring your water to a boil and steam your cabbage. (See recipe notes for instructions on steaming)
When your potatoes are done, drain them and return them to your pot.
In a small saucepan on low heat, melt your butter.
With a potato masher or potato ricer, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
Slowly add your warm milk and melted butter.
If adding bacon, crumble the bacon and gently mix into your potatoes.