Description
Colcannon combines creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage and crispy bacon, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavor. This comfort food is perfect for a cozy dinner or a hearty side dish, making it a household favorite.
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
- Remove any outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it in half. Slice around the stem and remove it, then chop the cabbage into 1-inch squares. Wash the cabbage thoroughly.
- In a large sauté pan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp, then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Place the potatoes in a large Dutch oven, cover with water, and season with salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer uncovered until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and return to the warm pot.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the bacon drippings and sauté the bottom parts of the green onions for 1 minute. Add the cabbage and sauté for another minute. Add the water, cover, and cook until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute before removing from heat.
- In a microwave-safe dish, warm the remaining butter and half and half until melted. Stir in the spices before adding to the mashed potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes with the butter and half and half mixture until smooth. Incorporate the sour cream and horseradish if using, mashing until you reach the desired consistency.
- Gently fold the cooked cabbage mixture, bacon, and top parts of the green onions into the mashed potatoes, seasoning with additional salt to taste if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, topping with extra butter, reserved bacon, and green onions as desired. Optionally, create a well in the center, pour in additional melted butter, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the bacon drippings cool slightly before adding the butter and half and half.
This dish can be customized by incorporating other vegetables like kale or taking out the bacon for a vegetarian option.
Serve with a drizzle of gravy or alongside your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg