Colcannon Recipe
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Colcannon Recipe
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Irish colcannon is a fantastic side dish that combines rich and creamy mashed potatoes, crispy and chewy bacon, and buttery cabbage.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds yellow or red potatoes peeled, washed, and quartered
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 12 lices Bacon
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 head of cabbage about 6 cups chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick pan, over medium-high heat, cook bacon slices in batches, until crisp. Set aside on paper towels to cool.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan with the bacon drippings. Stir and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or until onion is soft.
- Add the chopped cabbage, oregano, dried Italian herbs, and lemon juice, and cook over medium heat cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them in the pot, adding cream and 1/4 cup butter as needed. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the cooked cabbage to the mashed potatoes and gently fold them together.
- Chop the bacon and add half to the potatoes and cabbage mixture, stir to combine.
- Top with additional melted butter, chopped bacon, chopped green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
437mg
(18%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
598IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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