Leeks and bacon flavor this traditional Irish side dish recipe of mashed potatoes with cabbage.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 leek, rinsed and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup hot milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
Preparation:
Peel potatoes and cube. Place in saucepan and cover with cold water. Place on high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp and browned, turning often while cooking. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain; crumble. To drippings remaining in saucepan, add olive oil. Cook onion, garlic, and leeks until crisp tender, about 3-5 minutes. Then add cabbage, cover, and cook for 6-10 minutes until cabbage is tender.
When potatoes are cooked, drain and return potatoes to hot pot; shake over low heat for a few minutes to dry. Add butter and mash. Add milk and salt and pepper; beat until combined. Stir in bacon and cabbage mixture. Serve immediately, or place in serving dish and keep warm in 200 degrees F oven for 1 hour. Serves 6-8
