Description

Colcannon is a delightful mix of creamy mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and savory bacon. This simple recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner, showcasing its irresistible flavors and nutritious ingredients, making it a go-to for anyone desiring homemade goodness.

Ingredients

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3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 head green cabbage
3 tablespoons water
4 green onions, top greens and bottom stems separated, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup half and half (or milk + 1 tbsp butter)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking water
1/4 tsp each pepper, ground mustard, dried dill
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the cabbage by removing any outer leaves, cutting it in half, and slicing into squares after removing the stem. Rinse and pat dry.
Cook bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat until crisp, then drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings.
In a Dutch oven, add sliced potatoes and enough water to cover them by about an inch. Season and bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain.
In the same pan with bacon drippings, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté the bottom parts of the green onions for 1 minute. Add chopped cabbage and water, cover, and cook until wilted, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute before removing from heat.
Heat butter and half and half together until butter is melted, then mix in spices.
Mash the drained potatoes with the warm half and half mixture. Stir in sour cream and horseradish if using, continuing until reaching desired consistency.
Combine the cabbage mixture, cooked bacon, and top greens of green onions into the mashed potatoes, folding gently. Season with salt to taste.
Transfer to a serving dish, topping with extra butter, reserved bacon, and green onions. Optionally, make a well in the potatoes to add melted butter before serving warm.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the thickness of the mash according to your preference.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated while adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 50mg