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Colcannon Irish Potatoes

Colcannon Irish Potatoes are a traditional Irish recipe. Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes mixed with flavorful onion and cabbage all topped with crisp bacon.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Bacon
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 1 medium head cabbage , shredded
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 8 Russet potatoes , peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter , melted

Instructions

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  1. To a large pot add the bacon and cook until crispy and chewy.
  2. Remove bacon from pan and add in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cabbage, and onion.
  3. Cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until translucent and just starting to brown, stirring occasionally.
  4. While cabbage is cooking, chop the bacon.
  5. Remove the cabbage and onion from the pot to a large dish.
  6. Add the potatoes and cover with water, it should be 2" higher than the potatoes.
  7. Bring to a boil and cook for 18-20 minutes until tender.
  8. Drain the potatoes, add the milk, salt, pepper, and remaining butter and mash well.
  9. Stir in the cabbage onion mixture, then top with bacon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 586mg (24%) Potassium 825mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 498IU (10%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 586mg 24%
Potassium 825mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 498IU 10%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.