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Colcannon with Bacon

A traditional Irish comfort dish made with creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed greens, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3 cups cabbage or kale chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 cup milk or cream warm
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Potato masher

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until tender.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
  3. Sauté greens in butter or bacon fat.
  4. Mash potatoes with butter and warm milk.
  5. Mix in greens, bacon, and onions.
  6. Season and serve hot.

Notes

Use bacon fat for extra flavor and always serve hot with butter.