Description
Colcannon features creamy mashed potatoes blended with tender cabbage and crispy bacon, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 head green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, top greens and bottom stems separated, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup half and half (or milk +1 tbs butter)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking water
- 1/4 tsp each pepper, ground mustard, dried dill
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by removing any outer leaves, halving it through the stem, and cutting it into 1-inch strips and squares. Wash thoroughly to remove dirt.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels. Keep the bacon drippings.
- In a Dutch oven, add the sliced potatoes and enough water to cover them, seasoning with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- In the bacon drippings, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté the bottom parts of the green onions for about a minute, then add the chopped cabbage. Stir in 3 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Warm the remaining butter and half and half until the butter melts, then mix in the spices.
- Mash the drained potatoes with the warmed half and half and butter, adding in sour cream and horseradish to reach your desired consistency.
- Combine the cabbage mixture, bacon, and top parts of the green onions into the mashed potatoes, folding gently to combine. Season with additional salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish, topping with extra butter and reserved bacon and green onions, if desired. Optionally, create a well in the center to pour in some melted butter before serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste preferences.
For a richer flavor, consider using heavy cream instead of half and half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg