Description
A comforting Irish dish made with creamy mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 leek, chopped
- 3 scallions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Milk (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the diced potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they’re tender. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until it’s crispy, then remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped cabbage and leeks to the same skillet. Sauté them until soft.
- Now, it’s time to bring it all together! Add the sautéed vegetables and crispy turkey bacon to the warm potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until they reach your desired creaminess, then mix in the butter, scallions, and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, add a splash of milk for extra creaminess.
- Serve your delicious Colcannon warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing potatoes and veggies in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg