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Prep Time : 25min
Cook Time : 20min
Course : Side Dish
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Boil, Mix / Beat, Sauté
Cuisine : Irish
Occasion : Fall, St.Patrick's Day, Winter
Spiciness Indicator : Mild
 
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Colcannon

From Linda Larsen,
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Leeks and bacon flavor this traditional Irish side dish recipe of mashed potatoes with cabbage.

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

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